Service Manager

Lead with purpose. Inspire teams. Create lasting outcomes for children and families.

Guided by our Children First philosophy were seeking an experienced valuesdriven ServiceManager to lead one of our education and care services ensuring highquality safe and inclusive environments where children thrive educators feel supported and families are genuinely engaged. This role is ideal for a confident collaborative leader with strong people leadership skills a deep understanding of the National Quality Framework and a passion for continuous improvement and community connection. We are a not-for-profit community-based organisation that has been providing education and care to children from birth to 12 years of age across Tasmania for over 80 years. Lady Gowrie Tasmania (LGT) has a simple position statement Children First and is committed to providing the highest quality education and care for children to give them the best start in life. Learn more about Lady Gowrie Tasmania:

The role

As Service Manager youll lead the daytoday management of an education and care service in line with the National Quality Framework. Acting as Nominated Supervisor youll provide ethical and pedagogical leadership ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement to achieve highquality outcomes for children and families.

You will:

• Lead highquality safe and inclusive education and care practice
• Manage service operations people leadership and regulatory compliance
• Build strong relationships with children families and educators
• Mentor and develop teams to deliver bestpractice pedagogy
• Lead the Quality Improvement Plan and prepare for Assessment & Rating

What youll bring:

Demonstrated leadership experience in education and care with the capability to act as a Nominated Supervisor

Proven ability to lead mentor and develop highperforming teams

Strong working knowledge of the National Quality Framework and relevant legislation

An ACECQAapproved Diploma or higher qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care

A current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (child-related activity childcare services) and the ability to obtain a National Police Check

What youll receive:

At Lady Gowrie Tasmania we value and invest in our people. Youll be supported with benefitsthat enhance your career wellbeing and worklife balance including:

• Notforprofit salary packaging to boost your takehome pay
• 15% childcare fee discount for your own children in our services plus financial wellbeing benefits such as discounted private health insurance
• Six paid Manager Connection & Development Days each year for leadership growth and peer networking
• Ongoing professional learning and pathways to further study
• Strong inhouse support across compliance wellbeing tools and technology -so you can focus on leading your service
• A valuesdriven collaborative organisation committed to community impact

How to apply

If this sounds like the right role for you wed love to hear from submit your resume a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what draws you to this role at Lady Gowrie Tasmania. As part of your application you will also be sent a few short questions to answer so we can get to know you better.

If you have any questions about this role or the recruitment process contract

Applications close 9am Friday 25 May 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

Our commitment to inclusion

LGT strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment across our services programs andworkplaces 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 disabilitymembers of the LGBTIQA community and anyone who shares our values and passion for supporting children families and communities.