At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead multiple kindergartens, coach teams, and ensure high-quality early learning.
- Company: Yarra Ranges Kindergartens, a not-for-profit committed to child safety and quality education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and supportive leadership.
- Other info: Flexible work options available and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience in multi-site leadership and knowledge of early childhood regulations.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
Lead multiple kindergartens across the Yarra Ranges with a pedagogical focus. Join a high-performing, values-driven team shaping great outcomes for children. Balance on-site leadership across services with focused time for planning and reporting at home or our Chirnside Park office. Immediate start available.
About Us
Yarra Ranges Kindergartens (YRK) oversees 22 sessional kindergartens across the Yarra Ranges. We are a Child Safe, not-for-profit Early Years Manager committed to inclusive, trauma-informed practice and high-quality early learning for every child.
About the Role
You will lead the operational performance of multiple kindergartens as one of YRK's Area Managers. You will coach Nominated Supervisors and teams, lift service quality, keep sites compliant and ready for Assessment and Rating, and make sound staffing and budget decisions. You will be visible in services, able to step in to prevent avoidable closures, and confident working with families, councils, DET and community partners. This role will be full-time 5 days per week, but we will consider 4 days per week (0.8) for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop site leaders to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed programs
- Drive consistency in policy, practice, documentation and communication
- Monitor quality, risk and compliance against the National Law, Regulations, EYLF and NQS
- Maintain service readiness for audits, incidents, and Assessment and Rating
- Oversee site budgets, staffing levels, enrolment targets and cost controls
- Approve timesheets and purchases within delegations and flag issues early
- Support inclusion, SRF planning and funding applications to timelines
- Build strong relationships with families, councils, DET and local schools
- Participate in an on-call roster and provide relief coverage when required
- Report monthly on outcomes, risks and improvements
About You
- Proven multi-site leadership in early childhood or a related setting
- Strong grasp of EYLF, NQS, National Law and Regulations
- Track record improving quality, culture, compliance and service reliability
- Confident with budgets, staffing models, enrolment drivers and reporting
- Clear communicator who can coach, hold standards and resolve conflict
- Calm under pressure, decisive, and child-safety focused
Required
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (highly regarded) or Diploma of Early Childhood Education
- VIT registration or Working with Children Check
- Ability to work across multiple sites
Why Join YRK?
- Purpose-driven role with visible impact across a cluster of kindergartens
- Supportive executive and central teams who back decisive leaders
- Professional development and opportunities to lead organisation-wide initiatives
- Competitive salary package
Pre-Employment Checks
All appointments require VIT or WWCC, a satisfactory National Police Check, verification of qualifications and a valid driver licence.
Area Manager – Early Childhood Education in Melbourne employer: Yarra Ranges Kinders
Yarra Ranges Kindergartens is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and collaborative work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals passionate about early childhood education. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have the opportunity to lead meaningful change across 22 kindergartens while working closely with the CEO and Board. Located in the beautiful Yarra Ranges, the organisation offers a unique environment that fosters innovation and community engagement.
