Childcare Jobs - Service/Centre manager, Full Time - Cremorne NSW, Australia

More Than A Job. A Rewarding Career:

At Only About Children, we have a strong focus on quality education and care for children and equally, for our team members. When joining Only About Children, you can feel confident you'll be supported, mentored and coached not only in your new role but in your future career and life aspirations. With an innovative play-based curriculum we stand out by delivering intentional teaching in dynamic small group learning environments where children's successes, skills and challenges are monitored on an ongoing basis.

At Only About Children, our unique approach to early years learning goes beyond education to encompass the health and wellbeing of every child in our care. We call this The OAC Way. We operate over 80 campuses across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and provide high-quality early years education and care to over 8,000 families.

About the role:

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Campus Director to join our dynamic team at the stunning Cremorne campus. In this leadership role, you will oversee daily operations, drive business and operational goals, and provide mentorship to our dedicated staff.

Collaborating closely with key functional partners in Operations, Children Services, People & Culture, and Family Support, the Campus Director is responsible for campus management, including educational leadership and financial performance.

At Only About Children, you'll partner with experienced and knowledgeable teams, including Operations leads, Education Business Partners, and Pedagogy leaders. You'll feel supported and valued within this strong, collaborative network, where open communication and teamwork are essential for success.

In addition, the role involves:

• Always ensuring child safety and welfare as the top priority
• Focusing on delivering agreed monthly KPIs to support all business aspects
• Fostering positive communication and relationships across management and staff
• Meeting financial targets and ensuring business outcomes are achieved
• Acting as a positive role model by coaching and mentoring staff in Educational Leadership
• Maintaining professional, timely communication between the campus and families
• Demonstrating and promoting our HEART principles and leadership practices
• Organizing events to create an inclusive, welcoming environment for families

Only About Children Cremorne:

Our purpose-built three-level Campus is a fantastic service located at 15-19 Parraween Street, in the heart of Cremorne with on-site parking.

• Three large, undercover outdoor play areas children have ample space including a sandpit, custom-built cubby house, stunning fish tank, flourishing garden, free-flowing waterbed and canopy.
• Our 10 age-based indoor spaces host an abundance of natural light and are designed to encourage children to learn and grow, at their age and stage of development, in a secure ‘home away from home' environment.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care (ECEC) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized RTO
• Previous experience as a Centre Supervisor, Centre Director, or Campus Director in childcare settings
• Current First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications 
• Child Protection certification (e.g., Respond and Identify Children at Risk of Harm)
• A minimum of five years' experience in an early childhood setting
• Strong advocacy for early childhood education and Only About Children's mission
• Ability to work effectively within a group structure
• Proven experience in managing a childcare campus
• Experience in coaching and mentoring teams
• Solid knowledge of statutory regulations in the early childhood sector

You Are Worth More:

We believe our people are worth more. That means more pay & benefits, more wellbeing, more recognition, and more development. Our benefits include:

• 50% discount on childcare fees
• Up to 10% Annual STI bonus
• Commitment to outstanding professional development with sector leading external facilitators, and opportunity to network with and learn from other Directors, Business Partners.
• Two Wellbeing Days and option to purchase up to 2 weeks extra Annual Leave
• 10 days Family & Domestic Violence Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for ongoing mental health and wellbeing support
• Exclusive retail Discount Program including discounted online and instore vouchers and over 500 online cashback offers
• Recognition Program plus regular Thanks & Appreciation events

How To Apply:

Click ‘apply now' and submit your application to [email protected]