Childcare Operations Manager - Guardian Early Learning Group
We have a rare opportunity for an Operations Manager to work with one of Australia's leading Early Education & Care companies.
Summary about this job
Childcare & Outside School Hours Care
Company: Guardian Early Learning Group
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
Salary: Amazing career opportunity!
Phone: +61-8-2303-6804
Fax: +61-8-1675-4571
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Detail information about job Childcare Operations Manager - Guardian Early Learning Group. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Coach and Mentor 8+ Centre Managers in Melbourne's North
- Offering above standard industry salaries
- We have excellent company benefits, keep reading for more information...
Guardian Early Learning Group
Working at Guardian means you'll be joining one of the leading early learning and childcare businesses, dedicated to providing the best early learning experiences for children and their families.
Over the past fourteen years we have accumulated a national network of more than 100 of Australia's leading early learning centres, for both large corporate as well as local community-based centres.
The joys of working for Guardian
- Work from our unique Pedagogy centre in Richmond, sit in a team of 6 Operations Managers and be supported by your General Manager
- Assistance from a dedicated Support office team on the ground in Victoria in areas such as finance, facilities/property, recruitment, Human Resources and inclusion;
- Access to professional development opportunities including; our nationally accredited Guardian Masterclass program, Educator conference with national and International speakers, monthly meetings etc
- Participation in the Guardian Education project; a world class quality enhancement initiative inspired by the infant toddler centres and pre-schools of Reggio Emilia
- Generous Childcare discounts for your own children – Up to 50% and so much more
The Opportunity
Reporting to the General Manager of VIC, you'll be tasked with leading and developing a portfolio of 8 early learning centres within the Guardian family across the northern suburbs of Melbourne
A busy, fast paced and hands on role, your typical working week will be primarily out in your centres, coaching and developing your team. You'll have a focus on guiding the pedagogy through your Educational Leaders, professional development of your leadership team, and the day to day management of leading multiple businesses. You're a passionate leader focused on driving the implementation and embedding our Guardian curriculum inspired by Reggio Emilia, in addition to the NQF. You'll be increasing occupancy levels, maximising wages and performance, and driving our satisfaction ratings across your group of allocated centres.
Your success in this role will come from your ability to maintain (and continuously innovate) a happy and healthy working environment for both your educators and the children, your drive to deliver positive financial performance in your centres, and to support and lead in the professional development and growth of your people. In return you will be offered a wealth of training and development, rewards and recognition for your hard work, centre manager/operations team conferences, a friendly and supportive team environment and much more!
About you
- Minimum of 2 years multi-site leadership experience is essential!
- We work in a dynamic and collaborative environment and are seeking a leader who is excited by change and growth:
- You have a passion for better outcomes for children and families, improved processes, and continuous improvement.
- You're a dynamic and adaptable people leader. You pull teams together and have well-honed coaching skills to get the best out of your team.
- You're commercially savvy and have success delivering outstanding operational, pedagogy and financial performance across early learning centres.
- You possess excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, influencing and management skills.
- A working knowledge of compliance requirements within the National Quality Framework, and the regulations/law.
- Ability to collaborate across the business on key Marketing strategies to grow your portfolio of centres
Apply now
If you can help us add the ‘wow' factor to every Guardian team member and family experience, and feel you have the right experience - apply now!
Guardian Early Learning Group….Shaping the world of tomorrow through the children of today.