Area Manager

The Extend Group

. Visit services four days a week to manage safety, compliance, and quality outcomes .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeNorth Sydney • AustraliaMid-LevelSenior💰 A$100,000 - A$115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing teams within the Education or Childcare sectors, focusing on safety, compliance, and quality outcomes. Holds ACECQA-approved qualifications and is skilled in conducting appraisals and driving high performance across services.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Team ManagementACECQA-Approved QualificationWorking With Children CheckFirst Aid (HLTAID012)Child Protection Training

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Soft Skills

EmpowermentLeadershipCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenceFirst Aid (HLTAID012)Child Protection Training

Industry Keywords

EducationChildcareComplianceSafetyQuality OutcomesAssessment & RatingOOSHCommunity ServicesYouth WorkRegional Growth

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Visit services four days a week to manage safety, compliance, and quality outcomes
Empower OOSH teams to lead confidently and enrich every child’s experience
Guide services through Assessment & Rating with support from TEG Compass compliance experts
Align the needs of School Principals and families with Head Office expertise
Address regional challenges with support from the wider network
Showcase regional growth, celebrate team wins, and identify opportunities to improve service standards
Conduct regular educator appraisals to drive high performance across sites
Report directly to the National Programs Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience managing people, ideally in Education or Childcare
ACECQA-approved qualification, such as a Diploma or higher in Child Care, Education, youth work, or Community Services
Valid driver’s licence and own car
Working with Children Check
First Aid (HLTAID012)
Child Protection Training

Benefits

Comp & perks

12% superannuation
Generous travel allowance
Hybrid flexibility, including planned service visits and home-office administration
Monthly Melbourne head office getaways with travel, premium accommodation, and expenses fully paid
Monthly team huddles with games, food, and drinks
Exclusive mentoring and workshops
Discounts of up to 95% for children attending services
Laptop, iPad, and smartphone supplied
Two weeks of upfront training