An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced leader within Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) or Early Childhood Education to join a well-established Not-for-Profit provider supporting children, families, and communities across Western Sydney. Anila Recruitment is proud to be partnering with this highly regarded organisation to recruit an Area Manager responsible for overseeing a portfolio of 8 services across the region. This role is ideal for a passionate people leader who enjoys mentoring teams, building strong stakeholder relationships, and driving quality outcomes across multiple services. What's on Offer Up to $120,000 base salary super car/travel allowance (negotiable based on experience) 12 month contract with a September start date and strong possibility of extension or redeployment Flexible and autonomous hybrid working environment Supportive and collaborative team of experienced Area Managers Strong leadership support from an innovative and approachable senior leader Join a values-driven Not-for-Profit organisation with an excellent reputation Ongoing professional development and leadership training opportunities Above-award remuneration and staff recognition initiatives About the Role Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of OSHC, you will oversee a portfolio of 8 services, supporting Nominated Supervisors and their teams to deliver high-quality programs, maintain compliance, and achieve positive outcomes for children and families. This role offers significant autonomy and flexibility while providing the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple services. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and support a team of Nominated Supervisors across 8 services Provide coaching, professional development, and operational guidance Build strong relationships with school communities, Principals, and key stakeholders Support service quality, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives Oversee risk management, incident management, and escalation processes Drive team engagement, performance, and positive workplace culture Conduct regular service visits and provide hands-on operational support Act as a key point of contact for service-related concerns and stakeholder feedback About You We are seeking a confident and experienced leader who is passionate about supporting educators and creating high-quality outcomes for children. You will have: Experience within OSHC, Early Childhood Education, or multi-site education leadership Strong people leadership and coaching capabilities Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills A qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care and/or OSHC Current First Aid, CPR, Working With Children Check, and Child Protection certifications Current National Police Check A willingness to travel regularly between services About the Organisation Established Not-for-Profit provider operating more than 50 services across Western Sydney Strong commitment to child safety, wellbeing, and inclusion Services located on school grounds within local communities Invests heavily in staff development and leadership growth Collaborative, innovative, and supportive workplace culture Pays above the relevant award rates If this aligns with your experience and career goals, contact Cheela on 0433 663 293 or email cheela@anilarecruitment.com.au for a confidential discussion. Know someone suitable? Refer them via the referral tab and receive a $250 referral voucher for every successful referral.
