Area Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of multiple early education centres within the Melbourne West region
• Lead, mentor, and inspire Centre Managers and their respective teams
• Ensure strict compliance with all early childhood education regulations, policies, and procedures
• Drive operational performance, quality of care, and staff engagement across your centres
• Foster a culture of safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with families, staff, and the local community

Requirements

• Proven experience in a multi-site leadership role (e.g., Area Manager, Cluster Manager, or Operations Manager)
• Strong knowledge of early childhood education and care regulations
• Exceptional people leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to coach and develop others
• A results-driven mindset with the ability to balance compliance, quality, and commercial outcomes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Resilience, adaptability, and a strong commitment to safety
• A valid working with children check (or willingness to obtain one upon commencement)

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Car Allowance provided
• Career development opportunities within a large ASX-listed company
• 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre
• Exclusive access to the G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers

About the Company

G8 Education is one of Australia’s largest leading early education providers. With over 350 centres under 21 trusted brands and a team of more than 8,000 members, we are dedicated to nurturing the greatness in every child to help them grow, thrive, and learn.