04th April, 2025

Project Manager

At Explorers Early Learning, we are passionate about providing high-quality early childhood education in a nurturing and inspiring environment. With a growing network of centres across Victoria, we are committed to fostering curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning in young children.

We are looking for a Project Manager with expertise in Operations to join our team and help streamline processes, improve efficiencies, and support the continued growth of our organisation.

The Role
As a Project Manager, you will lead key operational projects, working closely with our leadership team to enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness. You will play a critical role in supporting the expansion of our organisation through facilitating strategic initiatives, improving and implementing new systems, and ensuring best practices are upheld across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee and execute strategic projects to improve operations, including new centre openings, process enhancements, and compliance initiatives.
• Operational Efficiency: Identify and implement solutions to streamline workflows and enhance the efficiency of our centres.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with key stakeholders to define scope of project and key deliverables.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Create a detailed work plan which identifies, and outlines activities needed to successfully complete the project.
• Budget & Resource Management: Track project budgets, allocate resources effectively, and ensure timely delivery of initiatives.
• Risk Management: Anticipate potential challenges, troubleshoot operational issues, and provide proactive solutions.
• Reporting & Communication: Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project progress, key milestones, and outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in operations, project management, or a related field (experience in early childhood education or multi-site operations is a plus!).
• Degree in Business Administration or Project Management or a related field.
• PMP, Six Sigma or Similar Certification essential
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to improving processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, growing organization with multiple projects running simultaneously.
• Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project, Jira etc)
• Knowledge of early childhood education regulations and compliance (desirable but not essential).

Why Join Explorers Early Learning?

• Work with a purpose-driven team passionate about early education.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development and professional growth opportunities.
• Be part of a growing and innovative organization making a difference in children’s lives.

Our Culture:
At Explorers Early Learning, we’re a family-owned and operated business with 20 purpose-built Centres across Melbourne. Our beautiful environments reflect our dedication to quality care and education. 

We value our team and are committed to creating clear pathways for your professional growth. As leaders in authentic Reggio Emilia-inspired education, we’re proud to foster a workplace that’s inclusive, diverse, and welcoming to all. 

Explorers is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal, and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.  

We encourage applications from people who are from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, and cultural background.  

Join Explorers and become part of a community that transforms lives through the magic of early childhood education. Let’s inspire the future together! 
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