Job Description

Lead with purpose. Inspire teams. Deliver lasting outcomes for children and families.

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is seeking a passionate leader to join our high performing Education and Care Leadership Team as Regional Manager to lead and support a portfolio of Outside School Hours Care and Long Day Care services in the Hobart region. This is a key leadership role focused on continuous improvement, strengthening leadership capability, driving quality outcomes and contributing to strategic initiatives that enhance services for children, families and communities.

We are a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that has been providing education and care to children from birth to 12 years of age across Tasmania for over 80 years. Lady Gowrie Tasmania (LGT) has a simple position statement – ‘ Children First’ – and is committed to providing the highest quality education and care for children to give them the best start in life. Learn more about Lady Gowrie Tasmania: gowrie-tas.com.au

The role

This role is ideal for a collaborative and influential leader who is passionate about developing people, driving quality outcomes and supporting services to thrive. Working as part of the Early Childhood Leadership Team and in partnership with other business areas, you will:

You will:

• Lead, coach and support Service Managers to deliver high-quality, safe and inclusive education and care services.
• Strengthen leadership capability, team performance and service culture through mentoring, coaching and professional development.
• Guide services through quality improvement and Assessment and Rating processes, driving strong outcomes under the National Quality Framework.
• Provide leadership in managing complex operational, people, family and compliance matters, supporting effective resolution and escalation where required.
• Support Service Managers in your region to achieve sustainable operational and financial outcomes through effective workforce planning, resource management and service performance.
• Contribute as a member of the Early Childhood Leadership Team, helping shape strategic initiatives and continuous improvement across Education and Care.

A copy of the current Position Description is available at: https://gowrie-tas.com.au/employment/

What you'll bring

• Demonstrated leadership experience within early childhood education and care, including leading and developing leaders
• Proven ability to build capability, influence outcomes and support high-performing teams
• Strong working knowledge of the National Quality Framework, Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, and contemporary education and care practice
• Experience supporting quality improvement, compliance and operational performance across education and care services
• Strong communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
• An ACECQA-approved Diploma or higher qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care
• A current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (child-related activity – childcare services) and the ability to obtain a National Police Check
• A current Tasmanian Driver Licence and willingness to travel in the Hobart region

What you'll receive

At Lady Gowrie Tasmania, we recognise that supporting our people is just as important as looking after the children and families we serve. We offer a range of benefits to support your career, wellbeing, and work–life balance:

• Purpose led work: Contribute your skills to a well-established Not for Profit organisation that places Children First and delivers safe, high-quality Education and Care across Tasmania.
• Growth & Development: Opportunities to grow your career with ongoing professional development
• Health & Wellbeing support: Wellbeing initiatives and events, annual flu vaccinations, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
• Salary packaging: up to $15,900 per annum + up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out. Pay less tax, and your take home pay increases!
• Financial benefits Access to discounts on private health insurance and major retailers, plus a 15% discount on education and care fees for your children attending our services.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a brief letter telling us more about you and your experience aligned with this role by clicking the “Apply Now” button.

• Applications close 5pm Wednesday 1st July 2026

We are running an agile process and will be reviewing applications as they are received – early applications are encouraged, though no selection decisions will be made until after the closing date.

For more information on this role or the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@gowrie-tas.com.au

Our Commitment to Child Safety & Inclusion

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a child safe organisation and the rights and best interests of children is out paramount consideration. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Our recruitment and selection processes reflect this commitment. All applicants are subject to child safety screening, including verbal reference checks, in person interviews and verification of checks, qualifications and work history, before employment can commence.

LGT strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment across our services, programs and workplaces, where diversity in all its forms, including strengths, cultural background, identity and abilities are recognised and celebrated. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and anyone who shares our values and passion for supporting children, families, and communities.

To learn more about Lady Gowrie Tasmania visit our website https://gowrie-tas.com.au/