Service Manager

Busy Bees at Mirrabooka

Busy Bees at Mirrabooka is a 114- place service, assured to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where young minds can flourish. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality education and fostering a love for learning in children. They are proud to be a multicultural and inclusive day care in Mirrabooka, that values and celebrates the diversity of cultures, values, beliefs, abilities and learning styles.

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.

Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:
- Higher Salary - Competitive, above-award salary, negotiable to meet your needs.- Bonus opportunities - Access to our BEEs Bonus program for Area Managers, paid quarterly.- Uniform & Laundry - Get a Laundry allowance and annual Uniform Allocation- Childcare 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 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.

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Why Work for Busy Bees?
If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.