Job Description

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

Guided by our Children First philosophy, we’re seeking an experienced, values‑driven Service
Manager to lead one of our education and care services, ensuring high‑quality, 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: gowrie-tas.com.au

The role

As Service Manager, you’ll lead the day‑to‑day management of an education and care service in line with the National Quality Framework. Acting as Nominated Supervisor, you’ll provide ethical and pedagogical leadership, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement to achieve high‑quality outcomes for children and families.

You will:

• Lead high‑quality, 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 best‑practice pedagogy
• Lead the Quality Improvement Plan and prepare for Assessment & Rating

What you’ll bring:

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

·Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop high‑performing teams

·Strong, working knowledge of the National Quality Framework and relevant legislation

·An ACECQA‑approved 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 you’ll receive:

At Lady Gowrie Tasmania, we value and invest in our people. You’ll be supported with benefits
that enhance your career, wellbeing and work–life balance, including:

• Not‑for‑profit salary packaging to boost your take‑home 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 in‑house support across compliance, wellbeing, tools and technology -so you can focus on leading your service
• A values‑driven, collaborative organisation committed to community impact

How to apply

If this sounds like the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you.
Please 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 careers@gowrie-tas.com.au

Our commitment to inclusion

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.