🌱 Internal Expression of Interest – Assistant Service Manager -Acton Education and Care Service
Step up. Support. Shape the future.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career — supporting children, families, and educators to thrive?
We have exciting opportunity for an Assistant Service Manager role for Acton Education and Care Service, on a maximum-term contract to cover parental leave for approximately a year.
The Role:
As Assistant Service Manager, you will support the Service Manager and Regional Manager to lead day-to-day operations and pedagogy within the service. With support from our Pedagogy & Practice team, you’ll play an important role as Educational Leader, guiding curriculum planning, supporting educators, and fostering innovative practice.
This role is an excellent opportunity to step into a formal leadership position and grow your career, with responsibilities including:
- Leading high-quality educational programs informed by the National Quality Framework (NQF) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
- Supporting and mentoring educators to achieve their best practice.
- Assisting with service operations, rosters, enrolments, and compliance.
- Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Acting as Responsible Person when required.
What you’ll bring:
We are looking for a motivated professional with:
- A Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved).
- Strong knowledge of the NQF and EYLF.
- Experience supporting or leading a team, with a collaborative and reflective approach.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- A passion for inclusion, safety, and child-centred practice.
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to develop your leadership experience.
- Gain insight into service management and the broader organisation.
- Be supported by the People & Culture and Pedagogy & Practice teams throughout your term.
- Continue making a real difference for children, families, and colleagues in your region.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short expression of interest (max 1 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in this opportunity
- The skills and experience you bring
- How this opportunity supports your professional growth
If you have questions, please contact People and Culture at careers@gowrie-tas.com.au
Applications close 5pm Friday 19 June 2026
We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress to interviews before the closing date – early applications are encouraged.
For further information on this role or the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@gowrie-tas.com.au
Our Commitment to Child Safety & Inclusion:
Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a child safe organisation. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Our recruitment and selection processes reflect this commitment. All applicants are subject to child safety screening, including interviews, reference checks and verification of Working with Vulnerable People Registration, before employment can commence.
LGT strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment across our services, programs and workplaces, where diversity in all its forms, including strengths, cultural background, identity and abilities are recognised and celebrated.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and anyone who shares our values and passion for supporting children, families, and communities.
