Area Manager, Outside School Hours Care - Central and East of Melbourne.

The Extend Group invites applications from experienced stellar Educational Managers to lead a cluster of Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services in Melbourne.

Salary: $90,000 - $96,000 Package includes Super and Bonus Payments. Additional Travel Allowance is also applicable.

Role

Extend is looking for an Area Manager experienced in managing remote teams. You will have demonstrated experience managing people, preferably in the Child Care or Education sector. You have leadership skills, the drive to succeed, and the desire to support working families. The successful candidate finds purpose in working in Child Care. Your 'can do' attitude and solution-focused approach will contribute to your success!

This is an important and dynamic people management role in OSHC. It includes Before and After School Care and Vacation Care and reports directly to the National Programs Manager. The position is based in Melbourne, with occasional Victorian regional travel required.

Company

Extend is part of The Extend Group. The group of companies has a strong network of supportive managers who are committed to helping you meet your career goals. With a 22-year history of delivering OSHC, The Extend Group has an excellent record of educating and caring for children and has earned the reputation as Australia’s safest OSHC provider.

Our signature experience includes:

• Extensive induction and support
• Continued skills-based training
• Opportunities for career advancement within our four companies

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage OSHC teams in schools.
• Oversee all aspects of service management including staff management, program design support, business management, and motivating and managing teams.
• Conduct Educator appraisals.
• Build & maintain excellent relationships with educators, principals, school staff, parents, regulatory authorities, and suppliers.
• Prepare and support educators for Assessment and Rating reviews.
• Monthly rostering and reporting.

Benefits

• A great opportunity for an experienced Manager to carve out a career in business.
• Autonomous full-time position.
• Lead and inspire your own cluster of teams!
• Professional training opportunities to ensure your success.
• Supportive environment.
• Business tools - Laptop, iPad, smartphone, travel allowance. 

Criteria

• Past people management experience is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated area management or remote team management experience is favourable.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain excellent relationships internally and externally.
• Proven past success in management in any sector with the ability to demonstrate measurable outcomes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• A current VIC Working with Children's check, or willingness to obtain.
• Current driver's license and own car (travel allowance provided).

Why us?

If you decide to join The Extend Group and our constellation of companies, it's because you want to ensure every child can be inspired, learn, and have amazing experiences in their childhood. That's what we call - QUALITY! If you think you've got what it takes to make a difference in the quality of learning for many, then we would love to hear from you! Please submit your Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the criteria.

For more information please contact Durga Mukkala, Human Resources Manager on 0484 131 *** (or) +6137066 12*** for a confidential discussion.

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