Service Manager 2IC

3 days ago

Busy Bees at Rivergums, Australia Busy Bees Global Full time $38 - $39
Assistant Service Manager (2IC) – Busy Bees at Rivergums

Location: Baldivis, WA
Licensed Capacity: 95 places
Hourly Rate: $38.09 – $39.34 (WT 5A.1 to 5.4)

At Busy Bees at Rivergums, we're passionate about nurturing confident, curious learners in a warm and inclusive environment. We're seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Service Manager (2IC) to support the Centre Director in leading our 95-place service, inspiring excellence in education, compliance, and team culture.

This is an excellent opportunity for a current Lead Educator or Educational Leader ready to step into a leadership role with real impact.

About the Role
  • Support the Centre Director in managing day-to-day operations of the service
  • Assist in mentoring, coaching, and supporting educators to deliver high-quality programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
  • Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and service regulations
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with families and the community
  • Lead by example, fostering a positive, inclusive, and professional workplace culture
  • Step into the Centre Director role during absences and lead the team with confidence
What You'll Need
  • Diploma or higher qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA-approved)
  • Working with Children Check (Employee) – WA requirement
  • Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications
  • Child Protection / Mandatory Reporting training
  • Proven experience in a leadership role within early learning (e.g. Room Leader, 2IC, or Educational Leader)
  • Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive
  • Hourly Rate: $38.09 – $39.34
  • Laundry allowance in addition to your salary
  • Childcare discount up to 50% for permanent staff
  • Access to the Busy Bees Learning Platform for continuous professional growth
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your wellbeing
  • Opportunity to participate in the Global Talent Exchange Program
  • Supportive Centre Director and Area Director network within a national brand committed to your success
Why Busy Bees?

At Busy Bees, we live by our values of Care, Quality, Service, and Value. As part of our Hive, you'll be empowered to grow your leadership skills, contribute to service excellence, and help shape a nurturing environment where every child — and every educator — thrives.

Apply now to take the next step in your career and become the Assistant Service Manager (2IC) at Busy Bees at Rivergums — where your leadership journey begins.

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.

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