Assistant Service Manager - Early Childhood Leader

Nido Early School; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discounts

Discounted health insurance

EAP

On-site parking

Exclusive learning platforms

Job summary

Nido Early School in Perth is seeking an Assistant Service Manager to help run our South Eastern Suburbs centre, ensuring compliance, safety and family engagement. You’ll work with the Executive Service Manager to support staff, maintain records and provide operational coverage as needed.

You will model high-quality practice, support recruitment and onboarding, and keep environments safe, clean and aligned with our Nido philosophy. A proactive, caring leadership style is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA equivalent.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Lead Educator.
• Knowledge of EYLF, NQS and the National Quality Framework.
• WWCC and First Aid certs (or willingness to obtain) and mandatory National Child Safety Training (Geccko).

Responsibilities

• Role model high-quality educational practice and active supervision.
• Ensure environments are safe, clean and aligned to Nido philosophy.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and performance processes.
• Maintain accurate staff and children records with compliance monitoring.
• Act as WHS representative, supporting safety checks and drills.
• Provide operational coverage when Executive Service Manager is absent.
• Lead by example with consistency, respect, collaboration and initiative.

Skills

Leadership experience

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Staff support & recruitment

WHS compliance

First Aid / WWCC

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA equivalent)

WWCC and First Aid

Job description

Nido Early School in Perth is seeking an Assistant Service Manager to help run our South Eastern Suburbs centre, ensuring compliance, safety and family engagement. You’ll work with the Executive Service Manager to support staff, maintain records and provide operational coverage as needed.

You will model high-quality practice, support recruitment and onboarding, and keep environments safe, clean and aligned with our Nido philosophy. A proactive, caring leadership style is essential.