The Organisation

ECMS is a not-for-profit community enterprise providing high-quality, inclusive education and care programs that touch the lives of over 7,000 children and families across Melbourne. Our vision is for every child to realise their right to a strong foundation for lifelong success.

The Area Manager Role

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and experienced Early Years Manager with demonstrated business acumen to lead and manage an area of ECMS Early Childhood Services in the in the delivery of high quality and inclusive early learning education and care to children and families.

The Area Manager is responsible for leading a team providing quality care and education services across a number of centre locations. You will be required to guide the team to ensure the operational functions of the organisation are met and to drive quality program delivery for children and their families. You will be required to make sound decisions independently and be required to work closely with your team to ensure they reach their professional KPIs, develop their skills, and provide feedback on performance.

You will be responsible for ensuring program delivery forecasts are met and that quality indicators of impact are achieved.

Key responsibilities include:

• The ability to effectively manage and lead teams through the development of professional relationships and a value driven culture
• To ensure the delivery of centre programs and assessments are of the highest quality and are responsive and inclusive to community needs
• To develop service budgets, monitor their delivery and provide periodic reporting
• To ensure services are compliant with all regulatory requirements including internal operational policies and WH&S standards
• To develop collaborative partnerships and relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Recruitment and placement of centre based early childhood professionals.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work with an industry leader and lead teams of highly skilled educators
• The opportunity to work within a high standard of centres with a great reputation within the local community
• Industry leading individual professional development programs
• Access to ECMS's staff discounts portal
• A positive value driven and enabling people culture.

The successful applicant must possess and address the key selection criteria and responsibilities as outlined in this advertisement when submitting their application. Due to the travel requirements for this role, applicants must hold a current Victorian driver's license, as well as a valid Police Check and Working with Children Check. A Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood is also required.

Commencement of this role – end of January

We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.