Education and Care Manager

Join Thrive Group as an Education and Care Manager, leading with heart and purpose, empowering educators at all of our services to deliver exceptional care and enriching learning experiences for every child. In this pivotal role, you’ll uphold the highest standards under the National Quality Framework, driving continuous improvement and guiding teams through audits, compliance, and assessment processes. You’ll build strong community connections, mentor leaders, and champion best practice across all services. With your professionalism, empathy, and strategic insight, you’ll help children, families, and educators thrive together 

About Thrive Group

At Thrive Group, we believe in nurturing Tasmania’s children to ensure they thrive, explore, and contribute to their world. Our mission is to create enriching opportunities for children and their families, allowing them to lead lives full of possibilities. We pride ourselves on our core values of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence, fostering a community where every child is valued as a competent and creative citizen.

Our dynamic team is committed to delivering high-quality education and care services, guided by evidence-informed practices that prioritise the well-being and development of children. Join us in our vision to make a lasting impact on the lives of Tasmanian children and families.

The Role

As our Education and Care Manager, you will be an integral part of our Executive Team, ensuring all of our services operate to their highest potential.  Your leadership will guide our committed educators in implementing programs that align with national frameworks and standards, all while promoting a safe and enjoyable environment for children.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead a team of educational professionals to inspire and coach educators across our services as they deliver exceptional care and learning experiences

• Drive continuous improvement to enhance service quality, ensuring compliance with national law, regulations, and quality standards

• Oversee the Assessment & Rating process, guiding teams through preparation, assessment, and follow-up activity

• Cultivate strong relationships with families, employees, and the wider community, fostering collaboration and sharing best practice

• Communicate and embed changes in regulations, standards, and organisational policies

• Utilise data, financial insights, and market trends to optimise service performance, inform decision-making, and ensure sustainable growth across all centres

• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand Thrive Group services to strengthen and support remote communities

About You

You are someone who believes every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and inspiring place to learn and grow. With empathy and professionalism, you support educators through both challenges and successes, bringing a deep understanding of early childhood education and a commitment to exceeding quality standards. You communicate with warmth and clarity, building trust with families, staff, and the wider community, and you find joy in mentoring others, sharing best practice, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Above all, you balance regulatory excellence with empathy, ensuring children remain at the centre of every decision. 

You also possess the following qualifications:

• Hold a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People’s Registration.
• Diploma in Education and Care (or equivalent)
• Join us in creating a nurturing environment where each child is supported in their growth and development

Some intrastate travel will be required for this role.

Salary & Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration and benefits which include:

• Bonus leave day every December
• Generous professional development allowance
• Flexible start and finish times
• Relocation Assistance

Submit a brief cover letter and resume to be eligible for consideration by close of business, Thursday, 8 January 2026.

Please note that Thrive Group reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found.  Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Thrive Group is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our services and help us better support Tasmania’s communities.