Service Manager / Nominated Supervisor

Wonderkids Early Learning – Walkerston

Lead an established service. Inspire a dedicated team. Make a genuine difference in your local community.

Wonderkids Early Learning is seeking an experienced and passionate Service Manager / Nominated Supervisor to lead our well-established early learning service in Walkerston.

Wonderkids has proudly supported children and families within the local community for many years. Our service is known for its strong community connections, meaningful relationships with children and families, and a long-standing team of dedicated educators.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and inspirational leader who is ready to make a positive impact on the lives of children, families and educators.

About the Role

As the Service Manager and Nominated Supervisor, you will provide strong leadership and operational oversight across the service while continuing to strengthen our positive culture and community reputation.

You will be responsible for:

- Leading, supporting and inspiring a wonderful team of educators
- Building strong and respectful relationships with children, families and the local community
- Maintaining high standards of education, care, compliance and child safety
- Supporting educators to deliver engaging and meaningful learning experiences
- Driving service occupancy, family engagement and community partnerships
- Supporting the service’s Quality Improvement Plan and continuous improvement journey
- Ensuring the service operates in accordance with the National Quality Framework, relevant legislation and organisational policies
- Creating a positive workplace where educators feel valued, supported and motivated




- Promoting the unique programs and opportunities available to children at Wonderkids

Programs That Make Wonderkids Special

At Wonderkids, we believe children learn best through meaningful experiences, robust relationships and connections with their community and natural setting.

Our unique programs include:

Bush 2 Beach Kindy

Our Bush 2 Beach Kindy program gives children opportunities to learn beyond the traditional classroom environment. Children develop confidence, independence, curiosity and respect for the natural world through engaging outdoor learning experiences.

Intergenerational Program

Our intergenerational program creates meaningful connections between children and older members of the community. These experiences support children to develop empathy, communication skills, respect and a strong sense of belonging.

Community Connections

Wonderkids has established strong relationships within the Walkerston community. We value local partnerships and provide children with opportunities to participate in experiences that strengthen their understanding of the people, places and community around them.

About You

We are looking for an experienced early childhood leader who is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children, families and educators.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Previous experience as a Service Manager, Centre Director or Nominated Supervisor




- A Diploma or higher qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards and relevant legislation
- A strong understanding of child safety, child protection and safeguarding responsibilities
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and organisational skills
- The ability to confidently manage service operations, compliance, staffing and occupancy
- A genuine passion for early childhood education and community engagement
- A current Working with Children Check or the ability to obtain one
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications or the ability to obtain them

What We Offer

At Wonderkids, we recognise that strong services are created by supported and valued leaders.

We offer:

- A competitive salary package
- Quarterly performance incentives
- Paid birthday leave
- Paid professional development and training
- Paid Blue Card
- Paid First Aid and CPR training
- Support from an experienced leadership and operations team
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development
- The opportunity to lead an established and highly regarded local service
- A welcoming community of children, families and long-standing educators

Make a Difference at Wonderkids

This is more than a management position. It is an opportunity to lead a service with a proud history, build upon its strong community relationships and inspire a dedicated team to continue delivering exceptional outcomes for children.

If you are looking for a role where you can truly make a difference in the lives of children, families and educators, we would love to hear from you.

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📌 Experienced Service Manager/Nominated Supervisor (Walkerston)
🏢 Wonderkids Early Learning Centre
📍 Walkerston