03rd October, 2025
Regional Manager - Kindergarten & Vacation Care
Shape the future of early years education and school holiday programs across South East Queensland
Are you an experienced leader ready to make a bigger impact? Join Catholic Early EdCare as a Regional Manager and take on a role where you’ll influence outcomes for thousands of children, families, and communities across Queensland.
About the role
In this role, you’ll oversee Kindergarten services and lead the design and delivery of engaging Vacation Care programs. You’ll ensure children have safe, high-quality experiences while driving program innovation and sustainability.
Specifically, you’ll:
- Champion Kindergarten programs that support learning and school readiness.
- Lead the end-to-end development of Vacation Care, from planning to review.
- Manage procurement, vendor partnerships, and contracts to support program quality.
- Oversee budgets and financial performance across both portfolios.
- Build leader and team capability through coaching and mentoring.
- Partner with schools, parishes, and communities to strengthen relationships.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives that improve quality, growth, and sustainability.
This role blends educational leadership with strategic business responsibilities, shaping programs that support children year-round.
What we offer We know the best leaders thrive when they’re supported. That’s why at Catholic Early EdCare you’ll enjoy:
- Generous childcare benefits – up to 95% off childcare fees across our network.
- Vehicle benefits – choose to include a corporate vehicle in your package.
- Ongoing leadership development – annual Leadership Days, coaching, and training.
- Additional perks – birthday leave, wellness initiatives, and team events.
- A values-led workplace where your leadership has lasting impact.
About you You’re a people-focused leader who thrives on helping others grow and can move easily between educational leadership and business strategy. You know how to inspire teams, deliver results, and shape programs that meet both family needs and organisational goals.
Specifically, you’ll bring:
- Proven multi-site leadership in education, kindergarten, or early childhood.
- Experience improving quality, compliance, and service outcomes.
- Strong knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy, and child development.
- Skills in project management, procurement, or vendor partnerships.
- Financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and surplus targets.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with schools, families, and communities.
- Relevant qualifications in Early Childhood Education, Teaching, or Business/Leadership.
Why join us? Catholic Early EdCare is part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane and provides early learning, kindergarten, vacation care and OSHC services across Queensland. As a Regional Manager, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring children receive safe, high-quality care and education and in strengthening the communities we serve.
Lead with purpose.
Apply today and help shape the future of learning and care.
Our Commitment to Safety Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in its care and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. The protection of children is our highest priority. To uphold this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screenings as part of our recruitment process, and all employees working with children must hold a current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
Catholic Early EdCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds.
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