Service Manager

Busy Bees at Wyndham Vale
Busy Bees at Wyndham Vale is a 124-place service welcomes you with eight learning spaces and a huge playground designed to provide a warm, caring and fun environment. Our service is located right in the centre of Wyndham Vale, on the corner of Bolton and McGrath Roads and right across the road from President's Park. Our purpose-built childcare facilities are filled with educational play spaces and dedicated educators & management team.

Our Service is seeking a dynamic, passionate & confident leader in the Early Childhood Industry who strives to excel and leads by example, setting high industry standards for their team. If you are a Service Manager who is passionate about their work, looking for your next amazing career step, or a 2IC looking to step up & make their mark in the Industry, we want to hear from you. Apply Now!

Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:

• Fantastic, Above-Award remuneration and work-life balance! 🐝
• Bees Bonus Program - paid quarterly 🐝
• Competitive childcare gap fee discount! 🐝
• An opportunity to showcase your leadership, knowledge, creativity and passion in the Early Childhood industry and grow professionally! 🐝
• Work with a supportive & dedicated team in a leading Childcare Service! 🐝
• Support from knowledgeable & dedicated Area & Regional Managers and dedicated support from the Busy Bees National Support Centre! 🐝
• Continue improving your knowledge and skills with our Busy Bees training platform! 🐝
• Access to the Busy Bees' Employee Assistance Program! 🐝
• A chance to participate in our Global Talent Exchange Program! 🐝
• Opportunity to build a national support network by connecting with other leaders in the Early childhood industry in our services across Australia! 🐝

Essential Qualifications

• A current and valid Working With Children Check or ability to maintain one.
• First Aid Certificate including training in asthma and anaphylaxis.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS) to ensure quality practices and outcomes for children.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire and manage a team of educators, ensuring optimal performance and staff retention.
• Capability to handle day-to-day operations, including staffing, budgeting and resource allocation.
• Familiarity with the Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations, ensuring the Service remains compliant.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to liaise with families, staff, regulatory bodies and the broader community.
• Ability to establish and nurture positive relationships with all stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Experience in a previous Service Manager, Centre Director, Centre Manager role or similar.
• Skills to address and resolve conflicts or challenges that may arise among staff or with families.
• Experience in budgeting, financial planning and resource management.
• Ability to utilize relevant software for management, communication, and reporting purposes.
• A commitment to ongoing training and development to stay updated with sector changes and best practices.

If you aren't an exact match still apply!

Apply Now!

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.

Questions? Curious about other opportunities? Email us at ********@busybees.edu.au or call us at 07 3632 1***.

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