Address- Are you an experienced leader with a passion for driving operational excellence and high-quality service delivery?
- Are you ready for an exciting challenge in a supported, nurturing and dynamic environment?
- Do you have experience leading multi-site education and care settings?
If you answered YES to each of these questions, then we would LOVE to hear from you! Child Australia is seeking a dynamic Regional Manager to join our team and make a significant impact on the future of early childhood education in the Northern Territory.
The Organisation
Child Australia is an early childhood education and care organisation providing services throughout Western Australia and Northern Territory regions. Working collaboratively with children, their parents, families, early childhood professionals and the local community, we aim to develop and expand the education and care that children receive within their first years of life.
Child Australia is regarded as a leading authority on capacity building within the early to middle childhood sector, through providing professional development, information, online training, and a wealth of professional resources.
The Opportunity
As the Regional Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial sustainability, compliance, and growth of Child Australia's service delivery. Your leadership will drive results across key areas, including quality improvement through service delivery, relationship management, strategic positioning, business development, compliance, and people development.
Key role responsibilities include:
- Lead and oversee service delivery operations, ensuring quality and compliance with National Quality Standards
- Mitigating risks through focusing on quality practice improvement across all services
- Establish and nurture stakeholder relationships to drive strategic positioning and business development
- Mentor and develop staff, fostering a positive team culture and supporting their professional growth
- Participate in budget preparation, financial monitoring, and effective resource utilisation
- Represent the organisation positively across all internal and external interactions
Selection Criteria:
- Relevant tertiary qualification (early childhood/education/training/management).
- Minimum of 5 years of successful leadership experience with the management of multiple sites an advantage
- Strong planning, budgeting, and time management skills
- Positive outlook with a collaborative and team-oriented focus
- Experience in service delivery leadership across Education and Care settings
- Demonstrated awareness of the Early Childhood Sector and contemporary ECEC policy, practices and compliance
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
- Highly developed team management skills
- Ability to effectively manage remote staff and ensure compliance
- Experience or demonstrated understanding of the not-for-profit sector
Benefits of working at Child Australia
- Generous Salary Package
- Feeling valued, included and heard
- Be recognised through our Aspire reward & recognition program
- Free counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted childcare fees for staff requiring childcare across our centres
- Flexible working options
Please note: It is a requirement of this role that prior to employment, successful candidates obtain a National Police Check.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're ready to take the lead and contribute to the success of early childhood education in the Northern Territory, we invite you to apply. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional services that empower children and help shape a brighter future. Apply now and be a part of Child Australia's journey of excellence!
Application Instructions
To apply for this position please send through a current resume with a cover letter highlighting your experience in relation to the requirements of this position through SEEK.
If you require more information or would like to have a confidential conversation regarding the role prior to applying, please feel free to email ***********@childaustralia.org.au. Applications will not be accepted through this email however.
Child Australia is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Please note that due to the nature of this role only successfully short-listed candidates will be contacted.
