Assistant Service Manager (2IC) + Educational Leader – Busy Bees at Cranbourne North
Location: Cranbourne North, VIC
Licensed Capacity: 81 places
Employment Type: Full-Time
Hourly Rate: $38.09 – $39.34 (WT 5A.1 to 5.4) + Educational Leader Allowance
Step into Leadership – Support, Inspire, and Grow On the Floor
At Busy Bees at Cranbourne North, we’re looking for a passionate and experienced early childhood professional to take on a dual role as Assistant Service Manager (2IC) and Educational Leader. This full-time position offers the opportunity to lead and mentor educators, support centre operations, and work hands-on with children every day.
This is a combined role, meaning you will be actively on the floor working alongside your team while also fulfilling leadership, compliance, and curriculum responsibilities.
About the Role

As 2IC + Educational Leader, you will:

• Support the Centre Director in daily operations, rostering, and compliance
• Step into the Centre Director role when required
• Lead the educational program and mentor educators on curriculum and planning
• Foster high-quality teaching and learning aligned with the EYLF and NQS
• Create inclusive, engaging, and age-appropriate learning environments
• Build respectful relationships with families, staff, and the wider community
• Promote continuous improvement, reflective practices, and team development

What You’ll Need

• Diploma (or higher) in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved)
• Previous experience as a Lead Educator, 2IC, or Educational Leader
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and child development
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee) – VIC
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis training (HLTAID012 or equivalent)
• Child Protection / Mandatory Reporting certificate
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills
• Australian work rights (Citizen, PR, or appropriate visa)

Key Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $38.09 – $39.34
• Educational Leader Allowance
• Dual role = dual impact: lead educational quality + support centre leadership
• Laundry allowance and annual uniform allocation
• Generous childcare discount (up to 50%) for permanent staff
• Access to the Busy Bees learning platform for professional development
• National and international leadership development programs
• Supportive Area Director and Centre Director
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities to grow within a global early learning network

Busy Bees at Cranbourne North is a vibrant 81-place centre where learning and care go hand in hand. With passionate educators, engaging learning spaces, and a commitment to quality, we’re proud to support families in the local community.
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Take your next step in leadership while staying connected to your passion for early education — we’d love to meet you!
Why Work for Busy Bees?
If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.
We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire

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