Service Manager

Busy Bees at Kensington

About Us: We are a 96-place service that welcomes you with spacious open-plan rooms, a unique interactive children’s kitchen and dining space, and exciting outdoor environments tailored for each age group. Our team of educators and leaders are passionate and dedicated to creating an inclusive, safe and supportive environment for each other, the children and the families.

The Opportunity: We are seeking a dynamic, passionate, and confident leader in the Early Childhood Industry to join our team as a Centre Director. This role is ideal for someone who strives for excellence and leads by example, setting high industry standards for their team. Whether you're an experienced Service Manager or a 2IC ready to step up and make your mark in the industry, we want to hear from you

Centre Director

Kensington, Perth, WA

$43.99 - 49.43 ph.

Why Join our Busy Bees Family at Kensington ?- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a higher salary with above-award rates, negotiable to meet your needs.- Performance Bonuses: Access our BEEs Bonus program for Service Managers, paid quarterly.- Uniform & Laundry: Receive a laundry allowance and annual uniform allocation.- Childcare Fee Discount: Benefit from generous staff discounts on childcare gap fees.- Professional Development: Access accredited training programs through Busy Bees' partnered registered training organisation (RTO) to support continuous professional growth.- Global Opportunities: Participate in our Global Talent Exchange Program, with past exchanges in Canada (2023) and Asia (2024).- Employee Assistance Program: Access Busy Bees' comprehensive EAP for any support you need.

Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Management: Inspire and mentor a team of educators, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.- Operational Oversight: Handle day-to-day operations, including staffing, budgeting, and resource allocation.- Compliance: Ensure adherence to the Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations.- Community Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with families and the local community.

About You:
- Qualifications: Diploma or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent) and a current and valid Working With Children Check.- Experience: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage a team of educators, ensuring optimal performance and staff retention.- Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to liaise with families, staff, regulatory bodies, and the broader community.- Passion: A genuine commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education and care.

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.