Operations Manager
Location: Hobart
About Us: CathlicCare Tasmania is the primary social services agency of the Catholic Church across Tasmania. We have 60 years’ experience delivering a wide range of services and support to improve individual, family and community wellbeing. Out services are available and open to all with a particular focus on families, young people and children.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Operations Manager to join our Early Learning and Care team in Southern Tasmania. This key leadership role is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our early childhood services, overseeing the quality of care, compliance, and staff development supported by our current Operations Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee the daily operations of OSHC programs, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Lead and mentor a team of dedicated educators and support staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to enhance program quality and efficiency.
• Manage budgets, resources, and staffing to ensure optimal program delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with families, staff, and the wider community.
• Monitor and evaluate program performance, implementing improvements as needed.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in our care.
Desirable Attributes:
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a managerial role within the childcare or education sector.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of childcare regulations and best practices.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Passion for early childhood education and commitment to providing high-quality care.
What We Offer:
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay
• Four bonus leave days per year
• Five professional development days annually to support your growth
• Be part of an organisation committed to compassion, service, and community wellbeing
• Supportive, values driven work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.
Enquiries
For further information, including a copy of the position description, please contact Janaya Lawson on 0457 264 569.
Apply Now
To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter outlining your motivation, relevant skills and experience for the role.
Applications Close: 27 April 2026
CatholicCare Tasmania is committed to safeguarding the interests of children and young people. We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm and require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
CatholicCare Tasmania is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family friendly workplace. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia and will need to evidence their registration to Work with Vulnerable People and Police Check as part of the recruitment process.
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
