✨ Make a Lasting Impact as an Area Director with Busy Bees ✨ Location: Melbourne / Geelong At Busy Bees , we believe every child deserves the very best start in life — and that belief drives everything we do. As an Area Director , you’ll do more than oversee operations — you’ll inspire, empower, and lead a group of passionate Centre Directors to create safe, nurturing, and thriving early learning environments for children, families, and educators. This is your opportunity to make a real difference — to lead with heart, drive positive change, and help shape the future of early childhood education. Your Purpose In this pivotal leadership role, you will: Champion a culture of care and excellence , guiding Centre Directors to grow strong, supportive teams and deliver exceptional outcomes Empower your centres to thrive by balancing commercial success with genuine care , safety, and quality Inspire creativity, encourage innovation, and drive continuous improvement across your portfolio Build deep connections — with your team, families, and communities — that foster trust, collaboration, and belonging Be the guiding force behind strong leadership, financial sustainability, and educational quality in every centre Lead from the front on compliance, safety, and quality frameworks, ensuring our commitment to children’s wellbeing is upheld at every turn Nurture the leaders of tomorrow through hands-on coaching, mentoring, and meaningful development opportunities Collaborate closely with our National Support Centre to align strategy and ensure a consistent, values-led approach across everything we do What You’ll Bring A passion for early childhood education and a heartfelt belief in the potential of every child Experience leading and inspiring multi-site teams — ideally in a regulated, education, or care setting Strong financial and commercial management skills, with a track record of lifting performance The ability to turn challenges into opportunities, and foster a sense of purpose and possibility in your team A deep understanding of the EYLF , NQS , and early education regulatory frameworks A natural ability to connect with people — to listen, mentor, and uplift those around you Qualifications & Requirements Early Childhood Education Diploma or Bachelor (or equivalent) Valid Working with Children Check Driver’s licence and willingness to travel within your Area Australian work rights (minimum two years validity) Commitment to our child safeguarding standards and health requirements Why Choose Busy Bees? Because you want more than just a job — you want a role where you can lead with purpose, work alongside passionate people, and know you’re making a real and lasting impact. At Busy Bees, you’ll be part of a warm, inclusive, and forward-thinking community that’s committed to children, to families, and to you. Meaningful work that makes a difference, every single day A values-led organisation focused on inclusion, quality, and excellence Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities Competitive salary benefits tools of the trade car allowance (if applicable) This is your moment to lead with heart. To help children flourish. And to grow a team that’s changing lives. Apply today and help us give every child the best start in life. Why Work for Busy Bees? If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart. We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.
