Service Manager

Lady Gowrie QLD is a leader in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), sponsoring a range of services. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a strong heritage in early childhood education in Queensland and Australia. We value excellence, inclusion, engagement, and integrity in our work with children, families, and communities while supporting a professional and capable staff team.

Our Commitment to Child Safety: Lady Gowrie Queensland supports the Queensland Regulatory Authority’s Statement of Shared Commitment – Every interaction counts. We are committed to creating a child-safe organisation where every child is safe culturally, emotionally, and physically, and where their voice, rights, and dignity are at the centre of what we do. Safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility. We expect all employees to contribute to a strong child-safe culture, maintain appropriate professional conduct, and recognise, act on, and report concerns. We have zero tolerance for harm to children or behaviours that may place children at risk.

About the Role: Lady Gowrie Qld are seeking talented and motivated Service Manager and Early Childhood Teacher for our Currimundi Community Kindergarten. The role is a part-time, 12-month contract, working 25.5 hours per week and commences at the start of Term 1, January 2027. Responsibilities include program delivery as an Early Childhood Teacher while also performing the duty of Service Manager.

What we Offer:

• Enjoy a competitive hourly wage.
• Prioritise your well-being with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available to you and your family.
• Achieve work-life balance with return-to-work support and family-friendly benefits, including priority access to Lady Gowrie childcare centres and childcare discounts of up to 15% for eligible employees with children enrolled at a Lady Gowrie Qld Centre.
• We’ve got your essentials covered—including a fully funded Blue Card, First Aid, CPR, and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
• Take time for yourself with an annual Wellbeing Day, on top of your standard leave entitlements.
• Celebrate your milestones with an Anniversary Day Off each year.
• Enjoy time to recharge with a career that comes with a built-in Christmas holiday break.
• Grow your career with subsidised training in early childhood education, leading to a nationally recognised qualification in this high-demand field.

About You:

• Hold or be actively working towards a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent) or be willing to pursue it.
• Have a solid understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard, or a willingness to learn.
• Hold a current Paid Blue Card and First Aid/CPR certifications, including Asthma and Anaphylaxis.
• Experience in creating engaging educational programs that support children’s learning and development.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

At Lady Gowrie QLD, we are committed to building an inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds. We appreciate all applicants, though only those selected for an interview will be contacted.