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Assistant (2IC) Service Manager

Busy Bees
Geelong West, VIC
A$38.15-$39.39 p/h
Education & Training → Childcare & Outside School Hours Care
Full-time
On-site

Posted 8 days ago


Assistant Centre Director – Busy Bees at Geelong West
Location: Geelong West, VIC
Centre Capacity: 142 places
Employment Type: Full-Time
Hourly Rate: $38.15 – $39.39 (WT 5A.1 to 5.4)

Lead with purpose. Grow with us.
Busy Bees at Geelong West is seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Centre Director (2IC) to support our Centre Director in delivering exceptional care and education for our 142-place centre. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take the next step in their early childhood career.

About the Role

As the Assistant Centre Director, you will:

Support the daily operations of the service in collaboration with the Centre Director

Mentor, guide and support educators across all rooms

Help ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies

Build strong relationships with children, families, staff, and the community

Contribute to continuous improvement and service quality

Step up as the Responsible Person when required

What You’ll Need

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher)

Working with Children Check (Employee – VIC)

First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certification (HLTAID012 or equivalent)

Child Protection / Mandatory Reporting training

Experience in a leadership role within an early learning setting

Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and EYLF

Excellent communication, time management and mentoring skills

Key Benefits

Competitive hourly rate: $38.15 – $39.39

Leadership mentoring and career growth pathways

Uniform allocation and laundry allowance

Generous childcare discount up to 50% for permanent employees

Access to Busy Bees’ online training platform and national talent exchange program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Supportive leadership team and inclusive work environment

Apply Now

Are you ready to inspire and lead with heart? Join Busy Bees at Geelong West and make a lasting impact in a centre that values quality, service, care and value.

Click APPLY to start your journey with us.


About Busy Bees

Noarlunga Downs, SA, Australia
Education & Training
1001-5000 employees

Busy Bees Early Learning provides high-quality early learning and exciting educational opportunities to give every child the best start in life. Our passionate people empower children in our care to become successful learners, confident and creative individuals, and active and informed citizens who are prepared for lifelong learning. Busy Bees is a global success story and our Hive is growing. With 150 centres across Australia and more on the way.

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