At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire teams across five early learning centres to achieve exceptional outcomes.
- Company: Join Little Saints, a growing early childhood organisation with a positive work culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a company vehicle, mobile phone, laptop, and 75% discount on childcare fees.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team that values diversity and community.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Diploma in Children’s Services or Bachelor of Education, plus strong operational experience.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
Little Saints Early Learning Centres is a growing early childhood organisation with 11 established services operating from Pakenham through to Sale. We are now looking for an experienced and passionate Area Operations Manager to join our team and provide leadership, guidance and operational support across five of our established services in:
- Pakenham
- Lang Lang
- Warragul
- Moe
- Newborough
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, locally owned and operated company and play a key role in supporting our Centre Directors, developing high-performing teams and ensuring our services continue to deliver exceptional outcomes for children and families.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As our Area Operations Manager, you will work closely with our Centre Directors and leadership teams, providing guidance, mentoring and operational support across your five allocated services. You will play a key role in:
- Supporting Centre Directors to achieve operational and business goals
- Providing strong leadership, mentoring and guidance to centre leadership teams
- Supporting compliance, quality and continuous improvement
- Building positive relationships with educators, children, families and stakeholders
- Identifying opportunities for growth and improvement
- Supporting workforce planning, recruitment and team development
- Ensuring consistent standards and practices across our services
- Working collaboratively with the broader Little Saints leadership team
- Being a visible, approachable and supportive leader across our centres
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone who is:
- An experienced early childhood leader with strong operational experience
- A confident communicator and people leader
- Passionate about quality outcomes for children and families
- Organised, proactive and solutions-focused
- Able to build strong relationships and trust with Centre Directors and teams
- Comfortable working across multiple locations
- Driven by continuous improvement
- Someone who leads with integrity, warmth, accountability and purpose
You will need the ability to balance strategic thinking with being hands-on and present in our centres, supporting our teams where it matters most.
WHAT WE OFFER
As part of the Little Saints team, you will receive:
- Company vehicle for work-related travel during work hours
- Company mobile phone
- Company laptop
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
- Paid first aid training
- 75 percent discount on childcare fees
- Uniforms provided and free on-site parking
- A fun, positive work culture that celebrates you throughout the year
- A supportive and collaborative leadership team
- The opportunity to help shape and grow a rapidly expanding early learning organisation
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference across five established services
With 11 established services across the Pakenham to Sale corridor, Little Saints is continuing to grow — and we're looking for the right leader to grow with us.
Our Commitment to Child Safety & Inclusion
Little Saints ELC operates with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse or neglect. We are a Child Safe company, and all employees must adhere to the Victorian Child Safe Standards and National Child Safe Principles. We warmly celebrate diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
If you're ready to take the next step in your early childhood leadership career and want to be part of an organisation that values people, relationships, quality and community, we'd love to hear from you. Join Little Saints Early Learning Centres and help us shape the next stage of our growth.
Area Operations Manager in Melbourne employer: Little Saints Early Learning Centre
At Little Saints ELC, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of our employees. As an Assistant Director at our Traralgon location, you will enjoy generous benefits such as a 75% discount on childcare fees, free annual flu vaccinations, and access to ongoing training and mentorship from experienced leaders. Join us in making a meaningful impact on children's lives while working in a vibrant environment that values diversity and encourages collaboration.
Contact Details:
Little Saints Early Learning Centre Recruitment Team
