" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eEarly Childhood Area Manager | Sydney Metro/Western Sydney Regions\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5879\"\u003e Education \u0026amp; Child Care \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5880\"\u003e Early Childhood - Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5881\"\u003e Sydney \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"8347\"\u003e 2152 \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5882\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 12/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eInclusive, supportive team \u0026amp; get mentored by our experienced leadership\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOur centres in regions are modern \u0026amp; purpose built centres\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull support from a well-established Support Office team\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Academy\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an opportunity to join \u003cstrong\u003eone of New South Wales\u0027 leading early childhood providers\u003c/strong\u003e and make a genuine impact across multiple services.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are seeking an experienced \u003cstrong\u003eArea Manager\u003c/strong\u003e to oversee a portfolio of centres across our\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSydney Metro/Western Sydney \u003c/strong\u003eregion\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking closely with our \u003cstrong\u003eExecutive Leadership Team\u003c/strong\u003e, you will support and develop \u003cstrong\u003eCentre Directors\u003c/strong\u003e, strengthen \u003cstrong\u003eoperational performance\u003c/strong\u003e, and ensure every service delivers \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional outcomes\u003c/strong\u003e for children, families and educators.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will have the autonomy to lead your portfolio while being supported by \u003cstrong\u003eexperienced senior leaders\u003c/strong\u003e who are invested in your success.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Join Us?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExecutive salary package\u003c/strong\u003e based on qualifications and experience, with \u003cstrong\u003ediscretionary performance bonuses\u003c/strong\u003e offered from time to time\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4-week structured induction\u003c/strong\u003e with established systems, strong foundations and supportive leadership\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ewellbeing day\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;each year for permanent staff (after 12 months)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 50% childcare discount\u003c/strong\u003e for your own children\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth and wellness allowance\u003c/strong\u003e reimbursing up to \u003cstrong\u003e$50 per month\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1,000 employee referral bonus\u003c/strong\u003e for each successful referral\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy allowance\u003c/strong\u003e for your Early Childhood Teaching degree (T\u0026amp;Cs apply)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmployee Assistance Program via Sonder\u003c/strong\u003e, offering unlimited confidential counselling and wellbeing support\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong promote-from-within culture\u003c/strong\u003e with long-term career opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eAs an \u003cstrong\u003eArea Manager\u003c/strong\u003e, you will be responsible for the overall success of your portfolio by:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading, mentoring and developing \u003cstrong\u003eCentre Directors\u003c/strong\u003e and leadership teams\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDriving \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality educational practice\u003c/strong\u003e aligned with the \u003cstrong\u003eEYLF, National Quality Framework and National Regulations\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting services through \u003cstrong\u003eAssessment and Rating\u003c/strong\u003e while maintaining compliance across all centres\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding strong relationships with \u003cstrong\u003echildren, families and local communities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDriving \u003cstrong\u003eoccupancy, financial performance and sustainable growth\u003c/strong\u003e across your portfolio\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting \u003cstrong\u003eworkforce planning, recruitment and succession planning\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitoring \u003cstrong\u003ebudgets, financial performance and operational outcomes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsuring \u003cstrong\u003echild safety, incident management and compliance\u003c/strong\u003e requirements are consistently met\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking closely with the \u003cstrong\u003eApproved Provider\u003c/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eExecutive Leadership Team\u003c/strong\u003e to deliver strategic business objectives\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying opportunities to improve \u003cstrong\u003eservice quality, operational performance and team capability\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevious experience as an \u003cstrong\u003eArea Manager\u003c/strong\u003e or in a \u003cstrong\u003emulti-site leadership role\u003c/strong\u003e within Early Childhood Education and Care\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACECQA-approved Diploma\u003c/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eEarly Childhood Teaching qualification\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience leading, mentoring and developing \u003cstrong\u003eCentre Directors\u003c/strong\u003e and leadership teams\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong knowledge of the \u003cstrong\u003eEYLF, National Quality Framework, National Regulations and compliance requirements\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience supporting services through \u003cstrong\u003eAssessment and Rating\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinancial management experience, including \u003cstrong\u003ebudgeting\u003c/strong\u003e and overseeing \u003cstrong\u003eservice performance\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong \u003cstrong\u003eleadership, coaching and stakeholder management\u003c/strong\u003e skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent \u003cstrong\u003ecommunication, organisational and problem-solving\u003c/strong\u003e abilities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent \u003cstrong\u003eWorking with Children Check\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Child Safety Commitment\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0026rsquo;s Academy is a Child Safe Organisation.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003erigorous recruitment and screening process\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy applying for a role with Little Zak\u0026rsquo;s Academy, you acknowledge and agree to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eundergo all required child safety checks\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;as part of our employment process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not miss out on this great opportunity!\u003c/strong\u003e If you are open to a confidential conversation, \u003cstrong\u003eapply now\u003c/strong\u003e or contact \u003cstrong\u003eTan on 0485 982 484\u003c/strong\u003e for more information. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1126639\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "