Continuous Improvement Lead

Job no: 519241
Work type: Permanent Full time
Location: Gold Coast
Categories: Operations

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Join one of Australia’s Largest Leading Early Education Providers!  

At G8 Education, we’re on a mission to shape the future! With 400+ early education and care centres under 21 brands, our 10,000+ dedicated team members nurture over 42,000 children every day.  

Our purpose is to create the foundations for learning, for life. This vision comes alive through our exceptional educators and teachers, guided by strong leadership teams.

As an ASX listed growth company, we’re committed to empowering, rewarding, and supporting every team member – from our centre educators to our leadership and support team.  

The Opportunity 

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Lead to drive operational excellence by implementing process improvements that strengthen safety and compliance. Collaborating with teams across the business and wider network, this role ensures the consistent achievement of high standards through data-informed insights, effective coaching, and a steadfast commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety culture, operational resilience, and process reliability.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to ensure processes are built, refined and trained in a way that ensures adoption and KPIs are met.
  • Review operations-based processes to ensure continuous improvement and embedment across the network.
  • Ensure that the Centre Managers voice is at the forefront of all processes that have an impact on network and seek feedback and insights from network to understand current trends and areas of opportunity.
  • Provide clear and consistent resources and communications for network to support in implementing processes as they relate to safety & compliance
  • Operationalise the data being brought forward from various support & leadership teams as they relate to safety & compliance into a usable format for our Centre network to drive meaningful actions. Where applicable translate these actions into ongoing rhythms captured within the playbook.
  • Lead and maintain responsibility for the timekeeping process; its ongoing enhancements, and how this process is built and maintained within the time & attendance system.

About You 

  • Good Excel knowledge
  • Sector experience preferred 
  • Exposure to and knowledge of modern awards and regulations for ECEC
  • Experience with T&A systems - UKG experience preferred
  • Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement.

Benefits at G8

  • Competitive salary package
  • Eligibility to participate in our Short-Term Incentive program which is an annualised bonus each year
  • Hybrid working conditions with 3 days in office and 2 from home.
  • You have the option to choose out of our two state-of-the-art support offices. Located Brisbane CBD and Central Gold Coast.
  • Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company 
  • Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
  • Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more!

Find out more here: G8 Education

Our Recruitment Process

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. 

Our recruitment process involves several checks including, the possibility of psychometric testing which will be discussed during the initial stage of the recruitment process.  

We also may require a police check along with verification of qualifications and right-to-work status. 

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only.  G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.  

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