2IC/Assistant Service Manager

Busy Bees at Yokine 🐝

Busy Bees at Yokine is a 41-place service, located down the road from Yokine Primary School. This service is assured to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment with diverse multicultural, bilingual educators - German, Polish, Vietnamese, Korean, Philipino, Sinhala, Dzongkh, Albanian and Amharic - who love to share their languages and culture though singing and teaching new words.

Our service is looking for a dynamic, confident leader in the Early Childhood Industry to join our management team as a 2IC/Assistant Service Manager. Someone who strives to excel and leads by example, setting high industry standards for their team. Working collaboratively with the Service Manager to help their service, by creating quality relationships with children, parents and staff, and reaching the heights of success

🐝 Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:

• Fantastic, Above-Award hourly rates and work-life balance! 🐝
  
• An opportunity to gain further knowledge while working for a leading global brand in the Early Childhood industry and grow professionally! 🐝
  
• A chance to showcase and build your leadership skills! 🐝
  
• Work with a supportive team and Management in a leading Childcare Service! 🐝
  
• Continue improving your knowledge and skills with our Busy Bees training platform! 🐝
  
• Access to the Busy Bees' Employee Assistance Program! 🐝
  
• An opportunity to participate in our Global Talent Exchange Program! 🐝
  
• A chance to connect with and build a support network with leaders in the Early Childhood Industry across the nation! 🐝

🐝 Essential Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualification as recognized by ACECQA.
  
• A current and valid Working With Children Check or ability to obtain one.
  
• First Aid Certificate including training in asthma and anaphylaxis.

🐝 Essential Skills and Attributes

• Understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS) to assist in ensuring quality practices and outcomes.
  
• Ability to support, mentor and lead a team of educators in the absence of the Service Manager.
  
• Capability to assist in managing daily operations, from staffing to parent communications.
  
• Strong verbal and written skills for effective interactions with families, staff and regulatory bodies.
  
• Ability to effectively address and resolve issues that may arise within the service.

🐝 Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Previous experience in a Service 2IC, Assistant Director, Assistant Service Manager or similar role within an early childhood setting.
  
• Demonstrated skills in working collaboratively with a diverse team of educators and support staff.
  
• Proficiency in using relevant management software and tools for communication, documentation and reporting.
  
• A commitment to engage in ongoing training and development.
  
• Skills to address and mediate challenges or disputes that might arise among staff or with families.

Don't miss this opportunity to join our team as a 2IC/Assistant Service Manager, showcase your leadership skills and make a positive impact on the lives of young children and their families. 🐝

Please submit your resume via the "Apply Now" button which will direct you to our internal application site. Please create an account to commence your application.

You can also send your Resume/CV and Cover Letter directly to *******@busybees.edu.au and if you have any further questions, contact us on 0436 817 ***. 🐝

Have a Bee-autiful day! 🐝