The organisation
Our client is a leading provider of early childhood education and care, with operations across Australia. They are values-driven and purpose-led, known for their unique approach to developing exceptional early learning programs and committed to strong community partnerships.

With a clear focus on child safety, quality outcomes, and fostering curiosity and creativity, the organisation offers a dynamic and supportive environment for educators and leaders. Joining this team means making a meaningful impact on the lives of children, families and communities while shaping the future of early childhood education in Australia.
 
The opportunity
This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and provides leadership to a national team of senior leaders. You will guide multi-site operations, driving excellence and consistency across the network and support Area and Service leaders to deliver outstanding early childhood education.

This role offers the chance to combine high-level strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, fostering a high-performing, accountable culture while maintaining an unwavering focus on child safety, quality outcomes and positive impacts for children, families and communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction to Area and Service leaders, characterised by clarity, accountability and transparency across the national network of centres.
• Foster a high-performance culture through mentoring, development and coaching while maintaining commitment to child safeguarding and quality outcomes for children, families and communities.
• Champion child safety and wellbeing while ensuring compliance with legislation, the National Quality Framework and sector standards.
• Strengthen community partnerships and family engagement to improve outcomes for children.
• Partner with the CEO and executive team to deliver strategic goals and drive high-quality, high-performing services.

• Senior leader with multi-site management experience in early learning, education or a similar, highly regulated, values-based environment.
• Strategic, commercially minded and confident managing large teams and budgets.
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and Child Safe Standards.
• Excellent communicator who inspires high performance and collaboration.

• Senior national leadership position reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a growing education group.
• Values-driven organisation with a strong culture of excellence and development.
• Competitive remuneration package and performance incentives.
• Supportive, purpose-driven leadership team.