2IC (Ferntree Gully)

Story House Early Learning Careers; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Above award wages

Financial bonuses

Dedicated leadership program

Salary packaging options

Wellbeing initiatives incl First Aid/​

24/7 safety and wellbeing service

Same-day pay with Humanforce Thrive

Staff childcare discount 75%

Refer a friend bonus

Professional development platform

Regular feedback & networking

Relocation support

Uniform provided

Discounts to retailers

Safety as a value

Descripción de la vacante

Story House Early Learning is opening a brand-new 92-place service in Ferntree Gully. As the 2IC, you will work with the Service Manager in a float leadership role, guiding the team, shaping culture and setting the tone from day one.

We offer strong support networks, career progression, and extensive staff wellbeing initiatives as part of building a community where employees feel valued and empowered.

Responsabilidades

• As the 2IC, work alongside the Service Manager in a float leadership role to guide the team.
• Influence how each of the five rooms comes to life and set the tone from day one.
• Support culture-building, strengthen caregiving practices and drive staff development.

Descripción del empleo

If you're scrolling through seeing the same 2IC ads on repeat... pause here.

This isn't just another role.

It's a brand-new, purpose-built 92-place service in Ferntree Gully and we're building the team from the ground up.

That means:

• You help shape the culture
• You influence how each of our 5 rooms comes to life
• You’re part of something from the very beginning

At Story House Early Learning, we don’t just open services, we build communities. Through strong leadership support, genuine wellbeing initiatives and real career progression pathways, we ensure our people feel valued, celebrated and empowered every day.

As the 2IC of our new Ferntree Gully service, you'll work alongside our Service Manager in a float leadership role, helping to guide the team, strengthen practice and set the tone from day one.

With a strong support network behind you and established leaders across the organisation, this is a genuine opportunity to grow your career piece by piece in a service where your impact will be seen and felt.

We Value You:

• Above award wages with financial bonuses
• Dedicated leadership program
• Salary packaging options
• People centric, health and wellbeing initiatives inc FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations.
• Access to Sonder our 24/7 safety and wellbeing service
• YOUR PAY YOUR WAY - Track, Grow and access to same-day pay with our financial wellbeing provider, Humanforce Thrive.
• SHEL-ebrate! our reward and recognition platform
• Discounts to 100's of major retailers
• Uniform provided
• 75% Staff Childcare Discount*
• Refer a friend bonus for you to keep and treat yourself or donate to our nominated charity.
• SHEL-endar our tailored professional development platform where you can access training with Education Specialists to reach your goals inc partnerships with industry leaders.
• Continuous feedback model with regular check-ins from your manager to always know the 'word on the street'.
• Regular networking opportunities to come together and collaborate with other 2IC's.
• Interstate relocation support
• We'll empower you to step up; step sideways; and flourish always in your pursuit of a meaningful career.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Story House Early Learning is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered and are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.

As an Early Childhood Educator, you play an important role in creating safe, inclusive and nurturing environments where children feel valued, respected and protected.

We are committed to child safe principles and embedding the Child Safe Standards across our services. We encourage applications from candidates who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and respectful relationships with children and families.

All applicants will be subject to child safety screening, including Working with Children Checks and reference checks. Please note leadership positions will be processed and appointed as they are received.

All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Story House Early Learning is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment, providing mutual respect for all employees.

At Story House, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our community, which is why we are committed to the Child Safe Standards and have Safety as one of our values.

*CCS eligible care