Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a growing not-for-profit, community minded childcare provider. Expansion via an acquisition and development pathway will see canopy Early Education with a presence across Southeast Queensland and possibly into regional Queensland, with additional Areas Mangers joining to oversee clusters as we grow. The Area Manger contributes to the profitable delivery of early childhood education services to enable canopy Community’s philanthropic and intergenerational endeavours of enriching lives through community connections, positioning canopy Community as a leading Queensland giving organisation. If you are excited about being a senior leader in canopy Early Education within the API group.....then this is the role for you!

Organisational Summary

The Australian Post-Tel Institute Qld Ltd (API) has been enriching lives through community connections for over 100 years, was founded in 1923 to support workplace and community social inclusion. API is a member owned organisation, focusing on delivery of high-quality early years education through our canopy Early Education brand. canopy Early Education, together with the API property development strategy will contribute to establishing a profitable and financially sustainable organisation over the next few years, with aspirations to further continue and increase our social impacts delivered through canopy Community.

Position Summary

Reporting to the COO, you will lead a team of Centre Managers to create a high-performance culture of excellence in quality care, development and education of children whilst achieving business objectives.

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and support to early education service team members across the region, including centre managers and educators

With the COO, support high quality, sustainable early childhood operations in each of the canopy Early Education centres

Ensure all canopy Early Education centres in the region comply with relevant government requirements and standards including National Law and Regulation

In collaboration with Centre Managers and centre teams strive for Exceeding Rating for Quality Standards across all canopy Early Education centres in the region

Support canopy Early Education centres within the region to maintain high enrolments through community connection, high quality education and care delivery and localised marketing activities

Ensure all canopy Early Education centres within the region operate to approved budgets

Contribute to the review and update of canopy Early Education policies

Actively guide continuous improvement in centres and across the region to maximise outcomes

Role model a high standard of professionalism always

What we are looking for:

Minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA equivalent).

Proven experience (minimum 3 years) in a multi-site/area manager operational leadership role within the Early Childhood Education sector supported by business management qualifications (desirable).

Strong understanding of and experience implementing the National Quality Framework and Early Years Frameworks.

Experienced in supporting a positive and inclusive team environment with a confident leading and mentoring approach.

Demonstrated ability to analyse and improve organisational and compliance process.

Detailed knowledge of early education and CCMS software platforms and ability to quickly establish working capabilities of these.

Demonstrated competency of early learning administration including report writing, financial and budget management.

Possess great communication and interpersonal skills as well as effective problem-solving abilities with an eye for detail.

Current Blue Card, Working with Children Check, Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates (or willingness to obtain) and open Driver's Licence.

What we offer:

The opportunity to join an inclusive family-valued organisation at a high growth phase.

Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional career development and support from a collaborative Senior Leadership and Operations team.

A rewarding and empowering role that allows you to grow with the group with support from dedicated and talented executives.

Generous 70% staff gap fee discount.

The chance to travel to work hands-on with the teams in the centres.

canopy Early Education boasts a high-performing, supportive executive team with proven track records, a family-like culture of support and inclusion, a team of committed, experienced Centre Managers and opportunity for you to grow you career as canopy Early Education grows.

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only. canopy Early Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.