AddressThe Opportunity
The Atlantis Group are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Childcare and Outside School Care Area Manager.
Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, the purpose of this role is to provide leadership, training & development and operational direction to between 4-7 childcare and OSHC services in Perth's Northern Suburbs operating in line with the Atlantis Group’s vision and philosophy, whilst also exceeding industry standards.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families in our community.
The Benefits
A genuinely rare opportunity to make your mark and be part of our continued growth in the Perth Metro area;
Competitive salary and bonus incentives along with laptop, phone and car allowance;
Up to 95% off your Gap Fee for childcare at any Atlantis Group childcare centre or OSHC service (depending on your CCS);
5 weeks annual leave
Reward and recognition for your efforts through our bespoke reward and retail discount software;
A place in a highly experienced support office team, passionate about the rights and care of children and the growth and wellbeing of all our Educators;
Professional Development opportunities to grow and expand your childcare knowledge and develop your Leadership skills.
The Role
Leadership and Management: Lead and mentor a team of childcare and outside school care managers and educators, providing guidance, support, and fostering a positive work environment.
Program Development: Oversee the continuous development and enhancement of engaging educational programs that cater to the needs and interests of children in our care.
Quality Assurance: Maintain high-quality care and supervision of children by conducting regular audits, inspections and assessments across services. Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and licensing requirements.
Team Training and Development: Identifying training needs and providing ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance the skills and knowledge of all team members. Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, learning and development.
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Building and maintaining positive relationships with families, schools and other community stakeholders. Acting as a point of escalation for concerns and feedback, ensuring open communication channels are established and maintained.
About you
You will be able to demonstrate:
- An innovative, inspiring and positive approach with a proven ability to build, lead and foster a positive team culture;
- The ability to work closely with centre managers and coordinators to assist them in making our services industry leading;
- A passion for people development and leadership;
- Good business acumen with the ability to think strategically and implement operationally;
- Exceptional Early Childhood expertise and the relevant certifications, qualifications and security checks;
- A thorough understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards, Qikkids Software, My Time Our Place, Reggio Emilia and other renowned pedagogies;
- A proven ability to excel under pressure and be adaptable to change;
- Strong networking and relationship building skills with proven experience of building these in local communities.
- About us
The Atlantis Group provides the highest quality of Early Childhood Education and Care services, in Perth, Western Australia. We pride ourselves on creating an unparalleled level of exemplary care for families through our Early Learning and Outside School Care services.
With over 25 years of experience, we are a locally owned, family-run and award winning organisation with 19 services in Perth and employing over 350 employees.
Working across two brands Atlantis and Tall Tree, we continue to provide the highest levels of care and education to children from 0-12 years. Our Teams and Educators are what make our company special and are at the heart of every decision we make.
Our Values
The Atlantis Group Values make up the acronym TEAM which is our overarching value and something that is hugely important to everyone. We all contribute to the Atlantis Group culture and community, putting others before ourselves and supporting each other, creating a sense of belonging for our team members, families and children. Working as part of a collaborative and supportive team is motivating and engaging and we believe this to be an important part of working for the company.
T – Trust – We build trusting relationships with children, families, colleagues and communities to support what we do. Our families trust us to ensure their children will be kept safe and be provided with exceptional care and education. We trust each other, our managers and the company to do the best we can and act with best intentions for everyone.
E – Exceeding – We continue to learn and expand our knowledge and understanding so we can be the best at what we do. We pride ourselves on doing the best we can and role model this behaviour to fellow team members and children, striving to constantly implement “Exceeding” practises and behaviours.
A – Above & Beyond – We go above and beyond for our families and in our roles to ensure they receive an exceptional experience and care. We always take accountability for jobs or problems, we don’t leave them for someone else to do. We show initiative and tackle problems head on.
M- Magic Moments – We all participate in bringing joy and fun to whatever we do, whether that’s brightening a child’s day or celebrating our successes as a company!
