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Form of workAt Where We Grow ELC, we're not just shaping futures; we're creating an environment where growth is a shared journey for our children, families, and our dedicated team. Our mission is to foster a nurturing space, a continuous learning culture, prioritise professional development, and cultivate a profound sense of belonging.
(Please Note - This position is for internal candidates only)
Job Title: Area Manager
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Victoria
WHY WORK WITH US:
-Excellent Salary + Bonuses: We recognize and reward your contributions with a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
-Work-Life Balance: Flexible Working Options: Embrace a healthy work-life balance with flexible working options designed to cater to your individual needs.
-Childcare Support: Up to 95% Childcare Discount
-Positive Work Environment: Join a workplace where positivity and support thrive, fostering a culture of belonging and well-being.
-Supportive Leadership Team: Be part of an organisation that values your growth and success, providing the support you need to excel
-Your Journey, Your Progress: Your success story is integral to our organisational growth. As you develop and achieve milestones, opportunities for advancement within the organization are waiting for you.
-Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work and dedication will be acknowledged through our performance-based recognition program.
-Well-being and Celebrations: Enjoy additional leave days for your birthday, a self-care day, and two cultural days per year. We value your well-being and the importance of cultural celebrations.
YOUR NEW ROLE:
-Embark on an exciting journey in a growing organisation, where unparalleled opportunities await. As an Area Manager, you'll be at the forefront of our commitment to excellence in early learning and education.
-You will be instrumental in providing inspirational leadership and management to a group of Executive Service Managers (ESMs). Your focus will be on ensuring the realisation of exceptional quality learning and education along with meeting desired business targets, and outcomes. Critical to success is your ability to nurture, develop, and coach ESMs, fostering a sustainable and consistent level of performance across all teams and centers.
KEY DELIVERABLES FOR SUCCESS:
-Support services to put effective strategies in place to achieve all commercial targets
-Identify areas of improvements with regards to both business and people performance
-Develop plans and an approach to uplifting performance and people capabilities
-Continuous Improvement of individual, service and group performance through high quality coaching and mentoring
-Ensure performance consistency across service grouping
-Create effective business plans for each service based on quality analysis and insights
-Succession planning and talent management across all levels
-Ensure compliance to regulations and organisational policy and procedure across the grouping
-Identify and address risks and non-compliance
-Support ESM’s to have appropriate processes in place to ensure compliance with safety regulatory requirements
-Develop ESM’s capabilities to identify hazards and manage risks
-Ensure all services have effective strategies in place to implement the National Quality Framework (NQF), the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and other approved -learning frameworks
-Act as brand and culture champion by role modeling WWG vision mission and values internally and externally
-Make a broader contribution to state or national initiatives
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
-Minimum of 3-5 years' successful track record as a Centre Manager or 2 years experience as an Area Manager
-Excellent proven written, verbal and influencing skills
-Strong commercial and business acumen
-Expert in rostering with focus on delivering commercial success
-Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills
-Energetic, action oriented with a passion for mentoring and leading teams
-Ability to quickly assess leadership and service performance
-A willingness and ability to travel between services and possess current drivers license
-Knowledge of creative training and mentoring techniques through a background in training (preferred)
-Highly knowledgeable on Local Area Marketing tactics and strategies with proven ability delivering on occupancy targets
-In depth knowledge of Assessment rating and framework with proven experience in identifying quality gaps and enacting improving plans
-Solutions and ideas focused
-Thrives in a autonomous environment
-An inspirational leader passionate about delivering success through people
-Strong collaborative management style
-Diploma of Children’s Services / Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood)
-Child Protection Training, valid WWCC and other certificates
-Childcare software experience – Xplor and CCSS (preferred)
