Service Manager

2 weeks ago

Warner, Australia Busy Bees Nurseries Full time $93,000 - $106,000 per year

Centre Director (Fixed-term until 30/05/2026) – Busy Bees at Warner 1 & 2

Location: Warner, QLD

Licensed Capacity: 150 places across 2 sites

Hourly Rate: $45.53 – $51.17 (Level 6A.1 – 6A.9)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Centre Director to lead our Busy Bees at Warner service on a fixed-term contract until 30th May 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an established leader in Early Childhood Education and Care to join our supportive team and make a meaningful impact.

As Centre Director, you will be responsible for:

  • Leading and supporting your team of educators to deliver high-quality education and care
  • Overseeing compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), and Busy Bees standards
  • Building strong partnerships with families and the local community
  • Driving occupancy and financial performance of the service
  • Creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for children
  • Supporting and mentoring educators to achieve professional growth

What You'll Need

  • Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a leadership or management role within Early Childhood Education
  • Current QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
  • Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certifications
  • Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQF, and compliance requirements
  • Proven leadership, financial, and people management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Key Benefits

At Busy Bees, our people are our greatest asset. As a Centre Director, you will enjoy:

  • Competitive above-award salary ($45.53 – $51.17 hourly, Level 6A.1 – 6A.9)
  • Fixed-term contract security until 30/05/2026
  • Bonus opportunities – Access to our BEEs Bonus program (paid quarterly)
  • Uniform and Laundry allowance provided annually
  • Generous childcare gap fee discounts for permanent employees
  • National support network – connect with Service, Area, and Regional Managers across Australia
  • Learning & Development – access to accredited training and our Busy Bees learning platform
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support
  • Talent Exchange Program – opportunity to connect with Busy Bees teams globally
  • Staff Tenure - Be part of a time that has built up over 20 years

Apply Now

If you are a motivated and experienced Early Childhood leader ready to take on this exciting fixed-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join the Busy Bees at Warner team and lead a centre where children truly thrive.

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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