Service Manager (Warranwood) OPENING DEC 2026

Warranwood, VIC, Australia, 3156; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership program

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff discounts

Safety service

Pay on demand

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Story House Early Learning in Warranwood, VIC, opens December 2026 and seeks a Service Manager to lead a brand-new 127-child service across 7 rooms. You will shape culture, routines and community from day one, setting tone with families and embedding Story House values.

Join a purpose-built service with dedicated leadership development, wellbeing initiatives and strong support networks. This is a rare opportunity to build something special and grow with the team from inception.

Job description

Service Manager (Warranwood) OPENING DEC 2026

Warranwood, VIC, Australia, 3156 – Warranwood VIC

Full time, Permanent

We’re excited to share that a new Story House Early Learning service is opening in December 2026 in Warranwood and we’re inviting you to be part of this journey from day one.

This purpose-built service will be licensed for 127 children across 7 rooms, offering a beautiful opportunity to help shape the culture, routines and community of a brand-new service. From setting the tone with families to bringing our Story House values to life, this is your chance to leave your mark and grow alongside a new service.

Whether you’re ready for a new challenge, keen to step into something fresh, or excited by the idea of building something special together this could be your next move.

• Dedicated leadership program with financial bonuses
• People centric, health and wellbeing initiatives inc FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations
• Discounts to 100’s of major retailers
• 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-endar our tailored professional development platform where you can access training with Education Specialists to reach your goals inc partnerships with industry leaders.
• Regular networking opportunities to come together and collaborate with other Managers.

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.

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.