EMPLOYMENT

Seeking an experienced Area Manager to join our nurturing team, enjoy benefits, and support our centres in the South Coast region. Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment. Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families. We are now seeking an experienced Area Manager to support a portfolio of Little Zak’s Academy centres across the South Coast region, including Corrimal, Wongawilli, Shellharbour, Kiama and Bomaderry . This is a rare opportunity for a senior leader who enjoys coaching Directors, improving performance, and ensuring that every centre delivers high quality care and education to children and families. Why Join Us? A highly competitive remuneration ($130,000 to $140,000) is offered, aligned to your leadership experience and strategic capability. In addition to base salary, senior leaders benefit from structured KPI incentives (over $15,000 per annum) and an annual retention bonus. We are proud to be part of the Australian Government’s Worker Retention Payment program. Eligible team members at Little Zak’s receive an extra 10% on top of award rates from December 2024, with an additional 5% starting December 2025. This funding is fully supported by the government until November 2026. Little Zak’s Academy is one of the few approved providers nationally to offer this benefit. Up to 50% staff childcare discounts for your own children A paid day off on your birthday plus a well-being day on top of your annual leave $1,000 staff referral bonus for every successful referral Continuous career development opportunities including our Future Leaders Program Employee Assistance Program via Sonder , a trusted Employee Assistance Program that provides unlimited confidential counselling and support sessions. Whether you need help managing stress, work-life balance, or personal challenges, Sonder is here to support you whenever you need it. Study allowances to upskill qualifications (including Early Childhood Teaching degrees, T&Cs apply) Travel allowances (T&Cs apply) About the role: Support the Directors and centres to ensure consistent and effective delivery of the company’s educational program, ensuring programs and practices are current and followed. Lead, mentor and positively develop relationships with families and ensure that each individual families’ needs are met. Oversee the strategic plan for each of the services and their offerings for the children and families. Provide support and training to the Centre Director’s and service employees to ensure the safety, care and welfare of the children and their families. Ensure reports regarding children incidents/accidents are reported accurately by the nominated supervisor and oversee the appropriate response to serious incidents and compliance. Set a high expectation to ensure the service is of a high standard of presentation and hygiene making the environment is welcoming, loving and provides children the opportunity to experience both indoor and outdoor environments. Oversee the financial aspects. Ensure that staffing rosters are met that meet the correct child to educator ratio which will include workforce planning and approving new vacancies and position types. Liaising closely with the Approved Provider regarding the general operation of each service. Ensuring the occupancy of each service is optimised and maintained at all times. About you: Experiences as an Area Manager or similar role overseeing and supporting multiple services ACECQA Approved Diploma or Teaching Degree in Early Childhood Education Solid understanding of mandatory reporting, EYLF & NQF along with other related legislation Experiences with Assessment and Rating Financial experience in managing budgets, costs & P&L’s Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to take ownership and be proactive Strong computer skills Current Working with Children Check, First Aid Certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment Little Zak’s Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks. By applying for a role with Little Zak’s Academy, you acknowledge and agree to undergo all required child safety checks as part of our employment process. We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Do not miss out on this great opportunity! If this sounds like you then, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or call 0485 982 484 for more information.