Are you looking to make an impact and positive change? Then we have the role for you!

We are seeking an early years professional who

• is a specialist in long day care – someone who speaks fluent infant & toddler and in the next breath, can respond to complicated science and technology questions for kindergarten-ers and who knows how to extinguish a volcano!
• who knows their early years pedagogy and knows what excellence looks like, and who
• wants to see exemplary practice every day and is invested in facilitating positive change and impact.

We are seeking an early years professional (we call them Area Managers) to join our leadership team and support a small number (5 at the moment) of well-established early learning services located in Flemington, Footscray, Richmond, Whittlesea and Carrum Downs.

You would be joining a for-purpose organisation who is committed to providing high-quality early childhood education that sparks curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in young children.

The role

• full time and permanent
• has Hybrid working arrangements - hands on in centres and working from home
• reports to our Head of Early Learning extraordinaire with further support from our outstanding Quality & Practice, Marketing, Finance and People teams
• collaborates with a team of Area Managers with sessional kindergarten services
• will provide for $120,000 per annum plus car allowance as well as being eligible for not-for-profit salary packaging
• will allow for you to bring you’re A-Game – a proven track record of achieving results in quality and operational environments, working in a supportive, collaborative team.

See the full position description here: https://sparkways.org.au/uploads/documents/Sparkways-Area-Manager-ELCs-Position-Description-Apr-2025.pdf

So, we would love to meet you, if you:

• Have early learning leadership/Area Management experience with a track record of success in meeting enrolments, staffing, financial and quality goals…
• get great feedback on your ability to mentor and coach Centre Directors to meet the needs of their families, children, staff and communities…
• have people describe you as positive, energetic and great to work with…
• are seeking a career pathway within a leading Early Learning team…
• have tertiary qualifications - with a minimum requirement for Diploma ECEC…

Reach out to us and we can chat!

How to apply

Send your application to [email protected] or apply through the Seek link

Attach your current resume

Attach a cover letter responding to the following questions:

• Describe some financial and staff leadership successes you have achieved
• Tell us why you are interested in this position

Interviews will be conducted as applications are lodged, and the position may be filled before the advertisement closes

Any questions?

Email /call Judith in the Talent team

• [email protected]
• 0437 942 438

Our benefits

Being part of an inclusive team whilst still celebrating individuality.

Innovative work environments where imagination, learning, fun and safety come together.

Wellbeing initiatives including FREE First Aid and CPR training and flu vaccinations.

2 x tailored professional development days so you can reach your professional goals

A little bit about us

At Sparkways, we believe that every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong success.

Our mission is to provide high-quality early childhood education that sparks curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in young children.

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children can explore, play, and grow.

We are here to spark change!

• Learn more: https://sparkways.org.au

Child safety and inclusiveness

Sparkways and all our Centres are committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young persons is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs. All children have the right to safety and security and the protection from physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse and neglect.

Sparkways is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from people with a disability.

Are you ready to make your spark at Sparkways?

Please click on the following link to learn more about our fabulous organisation https://sparkways.org.au/