At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a team of Educators to deliver high-quality services in your area.
- Company: Join a dynamic organisation focused on child education and care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a fulfilling field.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor or Diploma in Childhood or Education, plus relevant certifications.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
The Area Manager will apply their skills and knowledge to oversee compliance of services within their assigned area and operate under the direction of the OSHC Director and National Operations Manager. They will work alongside other Area Managers and have the responsibility of overseeing a number of services in an assigned area.
The Area Manager will lead a team of Educators in the delivery and provision of high-quality services that operate in line with government regulations and legislation, National Quality Framework, and organisational requirements.
Key responsibilities:
- Assisting in the advertising, recruitment and selection of new staff.
- Organising rosters for staff in assigned area, ensuring rosters meet ratio and budget requirements and ensure over rostering is avoided.
- Checking staff timesheets at end of pay fortnight to ensure accuracy.
- Leading, mentoring, and supporting staff across multiple services, including regular site visits and working within assigned services as required.
- Conducting performance reviews and fostering a positive team culture and environment.
- Organising and facilitating professional development for OSHC educators in assigned area.
- Overseeing the daily operations of all centres in the assigned area, ensuring high-quality service and educational programs are delivered.
- Organising supply and resource ordering for services in assigned area, including reconciliation of funds received.
- Monitoring services' financial performance and viability, ensuring services operate within budget parameters reporting back to The Director.
- Ensuring all services comply with government regulations, quality standards, and Thrive OSHC policies and procedures.
About you:
- Hold a Bachelor or Diploma qualification within Childhood or Education (or other ACECQA recognised qualification), or a willingness to obtain.
- Hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.
- Hold a CHCPRT025 - Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk (or equivalent).
- Hold a current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID012) including CPR.
- Hold a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate, or willingness to obtain.
- A strong understanding of child protection regulations, legislation and reporting requirements.
- A strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and excellent communication skills.
- Hold a current driver's licence and own a reliable vehicle.
Area Manager in Sydney employer: Thrive OSHC
As an Area Manager with us, you'll be part of a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and team collaboration. We offer competitive benefits, including ongoing training opportunities and a commitment to maintaining high-quality educational services in a compliant environment. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of children while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a vibrant community-focused setting.
