Job Description

Service Manager/Nominated Supervisor/Centre Director

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Are you an experienced Early Childhood professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Do you value strong relationships, high standards, and a workplace where your expertise is genuinely respected and supported?

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Sesame Lane is a family-owned and operated group of Early Learning Services, proudly supporting the Moreton Bay community for over 35 years. We are excited to offer a new opportunity for a passionate and capable Service Manager to lead one of our beautiful services in Moreton Bay.

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This is a role for a professional who loves collaboration, values quality, and is motivated to lead a team with confidence, warmth, and purpose.

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The Role

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The Service Manager plays a pivotal role in the success of the service, leading with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence in all practices. Working closely with the Educational Leader, you will guide and support the team to create a safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment for children and families.

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As the Service Manager you will oversee all aspects of service operations while building a solid, positive, and engaged team culture.

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Supported by our experienced leadership team (Area Manager, Pedagogical Leader, and Head of Sesame Lane), you will:

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- Lead and manage a high-quality early learning service
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- Oversee day-to-day operations in line with company policies and procedures
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- Inspire, support, and mentor educators to deliver best-practice outcomes
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- Manage staffing, rosters, and compliance using our time and attendance systems
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- Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and the wider community
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- Work collaboratively with the Educational Leader to support curriculum and practice
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- Ensure indoor and outdoor environments are well-presented, purposeful, and engaging
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- Support and guide the team's understanding of the National Quality Framework
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- Advocate for children and families and foster a thriving service community
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Be who you are. Love what you do.

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If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere.
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We are one team with one shared vision: to make a positive difference in the lives of children, families, and each other — while enjoying the journey along the way.

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The Sesame Lane Difference

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At Sesame Lane, our Values are the core of our business, our name itself is a fun acronym for our values:

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S – Smiling is contagious

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E – Excellent customer care

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S – Safety is our priority

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A – Attitude is everything

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M – Make someone's day

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E – Empathy; we care enough to show it

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Remuneration and benefits

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- Market-competitive salary package with an achievable bonus scheme
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- A supportive and empowering leadership structure
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- An in-centre, non-contact Educational Leader
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- Access to experienced Area Managers, Pedagogical Leader, and other dedicated support staff
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- Paid professional development, including leadership training and conferences
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- Monthly Services Manager meetings to support collaboration and networking
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- Paid Blue Card, First Aid, CPR, Child Protection, and Manual Handling
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- Generous Staff Discount for team members' children
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- Employee wellbeing initiatives, including EAP and annual flu shots
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- Employee referral program and uniforms provided
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- Access to Sesame Lane's development programs designed to invest as you as a professional.
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- Access to Laneways!, our employee rewards and recognition program
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About You

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You are an experienced, reflective leader who brings professionalism, passion, and a genuine love for children into everything you do. You will demonstrate:

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- A strong growth mindset and love of continuous learning
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- Proven ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
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- Approved qualifications for the role:n n
- Bachelor of Early Childhood, or
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- Diploma / Advanced Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (minimum 3 years' experience)
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- Business qualifications (highly desirable)
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- Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, QKLG and Child Safety Standards
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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- Confidence supporting digital platforms (e.g. Storypark)
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- Passion for sustainability and quality environments
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- Current Blue Card and full working rights in Australia
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Ready to Make a Difference?

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If you're ready to lead with purpose and be part of a values-driven organisation that truly supports its leaders, we would love to hear from you.

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We thank all applicants for their interest. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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📌 Service Manager/Nominated Supervisor/Centre Director (Perth)
🏢 Sesame Lane Child Care
📍 Perth