Service Manager

Woy Woy Peninsula Community Childcare – Woy Woy NSW

Are you passionate and inspiring early childhood leader ready for your next opportunity?

Here at Woy Woy Peninsula Community Child Care, we are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and experiences Service Manager to lead our wonderful team and continue delivering high quality early childhood education and care to our local community.

We are a community based non for profit early childhood service with a strong commitment to providing a nurturing, inclusive and engaging environment where children, families and educators feel valued, respected and supported.

We are looking for a confident and approachable leader who brings a positive attitude, strong organisational skills and a genuine passion for early childhood education.

About the role:

As our Service Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the service while providing strong educational, operational and professional leadership.

Working collaboratively with our dedicated educators, families and volunteer Management Committee, you will play an integral role in maintaining a positive workplace culture and ensuring the ongoing success of our service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide inspirational leadership, guidance and support to our team of educators
• Oversee the daily operations and effective management of the service
• Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework / Self Assessment Tool, National Quality Standards, Education and Care Services National Regulations and relevant legislations
• Maintain and continuously improve services policies, procedures and practices
• Foster a positive, collaborative and supportive team environment
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, educators and the wider community
• Support educator professional development, mentoring and performance
• Oversee staffing, rostering, enrolments and administrative responsibilities
• Lead continuous quality improvement and contribute to the service's Self Assessment Tool
• Work collaboratively with the Management Committee to support the service's strategic direction and operational requirements
• Promote a culture of professionalism, inclusion, respect and continuous improvement

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and confident in their ability to lead a team with kindness, professionalism and integrity.

The successful applicant will ideally possess:

• A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ECT qualification highly desirable) or an approved Diploma qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership or management role within an early childhood education and care service.
• A thorough understanding of the National Quality Framework and relevant legislation.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Experience managing staffing, budgets, compliance and daily operations.
• The ability to mentor, motivate and inspire a team.
• A positive, proactive and solution-focused approach.
• A genuine commitment to high-quality education and care.
• A current Working With Children Check.
• Child Safety Training and Child Protection Training completed
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management qualifications, or willingness to obtain these before commencement.

Why join our team?

At Woy Woy Peninsula Community Child Care, we believe that a happy, supported and valued team creates the best possible outcomes for children.

We offer:

• A welcoming, community focused early childhood environment
• A passionate and dedicated team of educators
• Opportunities to make a meaningful different in the lives of children and families
• A leadership position where your ideas, experience and contributions are heard and valued
• The opportunity to shape and support the future direction of a well established community service
• A rewarding role within a not for profit organisation
• Flexible hours and working conditions
• Christmas closure period of 3-4 weeks

Ready to make a different?

If you are an experienced early childhood professional looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity where you can inspire others, build strong relationships and make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you!

Applications close:

Wednesday 25th November, 2026

Interviews will be held:

From Monday 23rd November, 2026

Proposed start date:

Wednesday 13th January, 2027. We are flexible for the right candidate and you will receive a 4-6 week in depth handover.

Salary:

Negotiable based on qualifications and experience + Directors allowance

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