Service Manager/Centre Director

Busy Bees at Wellard 🐝

Busy Bees at Wellard is a 104-place service that welcomes you with seven bright and spacious learning areas and an excellent outdoor nature play space. This service is conveniently located near the train station, our child care in Wellard provides easy travel options. They are proud to be a culturally inclusive childcare service where diversity is valued and celebrated.

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 for joining Busy Bees:

• Higher Salary - Competitive, above-award salary, negotiable to meet your needs!
• Bonus opportunities - Access to our BEEs Bonus program for Service Managers, paid quarterly.
• Fee Discount - Generous staff discount on childcare gap fees.
• Technology and Resources - Available at your fingertips to support and enhance you work experience.
• National Support Network - Connect with Service, Area, and Regional Managers across Australia to build your professional support network.
• Pedagogy and Compliance Partner - dedicated support to assist with implementing pedagogical approaches to foster effective learning experiences and skill development.
• Learning & Development - Access to accredited training programs through Busy Bees partnered registered training organisation (RTO) to support continuous professional development.
• Talent Exchange Program - Opportunity to participate in the Busy Bees global Talent Exchange Program (TEP) - Canada was 2023, we are excited to see where we are heading in 2024
• Employee Assistance Program - Access to Busy Bees' amazing EAP for any support you need.

🐝 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're not an exact match still apply as we are invested in helping all emerging leaders in the Early Childhood Industry achieve their goals of career progression.

Don't miss this amazing opportunity to showcase your skills as a leader! 🐝

Make your mark on a leading early education service and work with the committed, passionate & knowledgeable Busy Bees management team to achieve our goal of giving every child the best start in life.

Please submit your resume via the "Apply Now" button. 🐝

You can also send your Resume/CV & Cover letter directly to *******@busybees.edu.au or contact us on 0436 817 *** if you have any questions.