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 

As an Operations Innovation Lead, you will lead key operational initiatives that enable our centre network to deliver strong business outcomes. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, you’ll help enhance our operating model to ensure high-quality, consistent experiences for both our Centre Managers and families. Your work will focus on translating insights into action, streamlining processes, and supporting the network with scalable, strategic solutions that drive performance and occupancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Operationalise the data being brought forward from various support & leadership teams into a usable format for our Centre network to drive meaningful actions. Where applicable translate these actions into ongoing rhythms captured within playbooks.
• Lead the insights and now-what with Regional Managers as they relate to Operational processes and accountabilities. 
• Lead the continuous improvement of our operating model as it relates to Occupancy. Ensuring we are efficient whilst driving great outcomes across our pipeline and delivering operational excellence to our communities.
• Lead and innovate the operational revenue model through initiatives - driving efficiencies as a result and unlocking Occupancy potential.
• Partner with analytics teams to utilise external and internal data and emerging trends that will have significant impact on key operational outcomes - creating compelling narrative, data driven insights to educate, inform and influence.
• Build clear processes that drive efficiencies and achieve operational outcomes
• Partner with the Centre Network teams to understand opportunities to lead the build and delivery of operations business improvement initiatives. 

About You 

You’re commercially minded, analytical, and passionate about driving meaningful change. You thrive on creating structure out of complexity and turning strategy into action.

You'll bring: 

• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A passion for supporting teams and driving positive outcomes in a dynamic environment
• Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement.

Benefits at G8

• Competitive salary package
• 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.