Ad Reference: 4037095

Regional Support Manager
Full-time | Perth WA | Regional travel required | $105,491.60 – $111,584.75 pa (dependent on experience) + car, mobile, laptop and super

At One Tree Community Services, we believe every child deserves access to high-quality education and care. We are a national not-for-profit organisation with a strong reputation for delivering exceeding-rated early learning services and supporting our teams to grow and succeed.

We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Regional Support Manager to join our Perth office. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to support and empower a team of Service Directors and Educational Leaders to deliver outstanding outcomes for children, families, and communities.

You will be required to travel across Perth, Darwin & Katherine. 3 weeks out of the 4 weeks. You will also be required to occasionally visit our Sunshine West head office in Victoria.

About the role
As a Regional Support Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and support service leaders to deliver high-quality, compliant, and exceeding-rated services aligned with the National Quality Standards (NQS).
• Oversee the induction and development of new Directors, Educational Leaders, and Peer Supports to ensure effective succession planning.
• Drive continuous improvement through mentoring, training, and reflective practice.
• Monitor compliance, quality, and workforce planning across multiple services.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve positive results.
• Occasionally act as the Service Manager in the absence of a director or Nominated Supervisor.

What you’ll bring
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education).
• Proven leadership experience in managing or supporting multiple early learning services.
• Minimum two years’ experience leading or supervising teams.
• Strong understanding of legislation, NQS, and early years compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to travel to regional and remote locations as required (including short stays).
• A current driver’s licence.
• (Desirable) A qualification in workplace training and assessment.
• National Police Clearance no older than 6 months
• First Aid qualifications
• Mandatory child protection training
• WWCC for NT & WA and willing to obtain for NSW, QLD, VIC & ACT

Key responsibilities

• Maintain service approvals and ensure compliance with all regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Lead service reviews, audits, and improvement planning.
• Mentor and coach Directors and leadership teams to achieve exceeding practices.
• Oversee recruitment, induction, and ongoing professional development of service leaders.
• Ensure contractual and reporting obligations are met to a high standard.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure smooth operations and communication.
• Support health, safety, and child protection practices across all services.
• Travel within remote communities for up to one week at a time on a regular basis

What you’ll receive

• Mobile phone
• Laptop
• Fully maintained vehicle
• 50% childcare discount
• Flexible work from home options when not travelling – Tuesday & Wednesdays in the office
• 2 weeks additional leave over the Christmas period
• A rewarding and supportive team environment
• Free and confidential counselling for you and your immediate family through the One Tree Employee Assistance Program

One Tree Community Services is committed to child safety.

We uphold a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, ensuring that the protection and well-being of every child remains our highest priority. All staff and volunteers share a moral and legal responsibility to create a safe environment for children in our care and programs. Every child has the right to be safe and protected from physical, emotional, verbal, sexual abuse, and neglect.
 
How to apply
If you’re a strong, supportive leader who is passionate about early childhood education and developing high-performing teams then we want to hear from you!

Apply now and join One Tree Community Services in shaping the future of early learning.