Regional Operations Leader (Area Manager)
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About This Role
Lead with HEART. Grow with Purpose. Impact with Vision.
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About This Role
Lead with HEART. Grow with Purpose. Impact with Vision.
At Only About Children (OAC), we believe early childhood education changes lives. With over 80 campuses across Australia, we're proud to deliver high-quality education and care that puts children at the heart of every decision.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for an inspiring and commercially driven Regional Operations Leader (Area Manager) to lead a group of campuses in NSW – Northern Beaches (portfolio).
This is more than an operations role – it's a unique opportunity to build leadership capability, uplift performance, and influence the early learning journey for hundreds of children, families, and educators.
As a key member of our national operations leadership team, you'll partner with a Director of Operations to drive strategy and outcomes across your region.
Your Role: Lead with Purpose
Education
As a Regional Operations Leader, you'll empower Campus Directors and their teams to deliver the best in early childhood education. You will:
* Coach and develop leaders – building confidence, consistency, and clarity in leadership, while supporting wellbeing and performance.
* Drive commercial and operational success – oversee occupancy, labour, cost control, and campus service delivery against individual P&L targets.
* Lead from the front – regularly visit your campuses to provide tailored, on-the-ground support where it's needed most.
* Champion compliance, safety and quality – partnering with Education, Quality, and WHS to embed a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
* Collaborate cross-functionally – work closely with People & Culture, Marketing, Enrolments, and Finance to drive strategic outcomes.
* Identify risks and remove barriers – proactively support your campuses through complex challenges and operational escalations.
* Live the OAC Way – consistently model and embed our HEART values and leadership behaviours across your region.
* Influence beyond your region – contribute to national strategy, forums, and business-wide transformation initiatives.
What You'll Bring
* Minimum 5 years' experience in Early Childhood Education, with multi-site or area leadership responsibilities.
* Approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification or Diploma of Children's Services.
* Proven success in commercial leadership, including P&L ownership, workforce planning, and performance uplift.
* Strong track record in leading and developing large teams.
* Deep understanding of early childhood compliance, safety and quality frameworks.
* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
* Passion for early education and deep alignment with OAC's HEART values.
We strongly encourage candidates based in or around Sydney's Northern Beaches to apply, as regular on-site support across campuses is a key part of this role.
Why Join OAC?
* Purpose-driven role with real impact at scale
* Work for a high-quality, values-led, and innovative provider
* Tailored leadership coaching and career pathways
* Competitive salary + vehicle allowance
* 50% childcare discount for your family
* Two additional wellbeing days off per year
* Paid parental leave and access to free Employee Assistance Program
* A values-led, supportive team culture
Make Your Mark. Apply Today.
Bring your passion, commercial expertise and leadership vision to OAC – and help us shape a brighter future for children, families and teams.
At Only About Children we have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and we want you to bring your whole self to work. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.
Only About Children is proud to share that our application for the Worker Retention Payment has been approved! This means our team members will receive an additional 10% on top of the award rate, plus an extra 5% from December 2025, funded by the Australian Federal Government until 30 November 2026. Now is the perfect time to join a team that truly invests in its people. Apply today and make a real difference!
At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We have an unwavering committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued. All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children.
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