Service Manager 2IC

1 day ago

Busy Bees at Carrum Downs, Australia Busy Bees Full time $1,992 - $1,998 per year
Lead with Purpose – Assistant Service Manager (2IC) at Busy Bees at Carrum Downs

Location: Carrum Downs, VIC
Licensed Capacity: 91 places
Hourly Rate: $38.09 – $39.34 (WT 5A.1 to 5.4)

At Busy Bees at Carrum Downs, we're proud to provide high-quality early learning experiences that inspire children to explore, discover, and grow. Our beautiful 91-place centre is a warm, inclusive, and collaborative environment — where educators are supported to shine and every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

We're seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Service Manager (2IC) to join our leadership team. This is a hands-on position supporting on the floor while assisting the Centre Director in daily operations, team development, and compliance management.

About the Role

As our 2IC, you'll play a key role in ensuring our service operates smoothly and exceeds expectations. You will:

  • Support the Centre Director with day-to-day operations, staffing, and service compliance
  • Work on the floor, leading by example and fostering high-quality teaching practices across all rooms
  • Mentor and coach educators to deliver play-based learning programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
  • Build and maintain strong, supportive relationships with families and the community
  • Uphold the National Quality Standards (NQS) and promote a culture of reflection and improvement
What You'll Need
  • Diploma or higher qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA-approved)
  • Working with Children Check (Employee) – VIC requirement
  • Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications
  • Child Protection / Mandatory Reporting training
  • Proven experience in a leadership or mentoring role within early learning
  • Strong interpersonal, organisational, 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 training and leadership development
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support
  • Opportunities to participate in the Global Talent Exchange Program
  • Work with a supportive, inclusive leadership team committed to your success
Why Busy Bees?

At Busy Bees, our values of Care, Quality, Service, and Value guide everything we do. You'll be joining a global early learning organisation that empowers leaders to make an impact — providing the tools, mentorship, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

This is more than a leadership role — it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, families, and educators every single day.

Apply now to join Busy Bees at Carrum Downs as our next Assistant Service Manager (2IC) and help lead a team dedicated to providing the best start in life for every child.

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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