Are you ready to take the next step in your career, supporting children, families, and educators to thrive? Lady Gowrie Tasmania is seeking passionate Assistant Managers to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to high-quality early childhood education, work alongside experienced Service Managers, and make a lasting impact on children, families, and educators.
About Us
We are a not-for-profit, community-based organisation providing education and care to children from birth to 12 years of age across Tasmania. Lady Gowrie Tasmania 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. We embrace the uniqueness of each child, family, and educator, and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences that enrich our community.
Learn more about Lady Gowrie Tasmania at gowrie-tas.com.au
Due to internal growth and team members moving to new roles, we have three Assistant Service Manager roles available in the Hobart area:
Acton Long Day Care
* Providing care 78 children a day from birth to 5 years across 4 programs. Offers a large paddock space for extended bush play. Service purpose built. Parking onsite.
South Hobart, Fahan & Richmond Long Day Care (Combined role across these services)
* Unique opportunity to support three of our smaller services, which include LDC and OSHC while children ranging from birth to 12 years. All located on school sites. South Hobart offers a 29 place LDC from 20 months to 5 years and a 60 place OSHC, Richmond offers a 24 place LDC and from birth to 5 years and a 30 place OSHC and Fahan offers a 25 place services for pre kinder (3 to 5 years) and OSHC
Campbell Street Long Day Care (Maximum term to Feb 2025, possibility of extension)
* Providing care for children across 5 programs from birth to 5 years, this service is located inner city, many connection to local community and connected to program such as Working together.
The Role:
As Assistant Manager, you will support the Service 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 motivated professionals 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 forinclusion, safety, and child-centred practice.
Essential requirements include Tasmanian Registration for Working with Vulnerable People (child related activity), a current driver's licence, plus the ability to obtain a National Police Check.
Why Join Lady Gowrie Tasmania?
At Lady Gowrie Tasmania, we recognise that looking after our people is just as important as looking after the children and families we serve. We offer a range of benefits designed to support your career, wellbeing, and work–life balance:
* Opportunity to be part of a values-driven, supportive organisation making a real difference for children and families.
* Access to professional development and learning opportunities.
* May be eligible for the Worker Retention Allowance
* Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.
* 15% discount on childcare fees for your own children in our services, plus other financial wellbeing benefits like discounted private health insurance.
How to apply:
If you're ready to step into a leadership role where your work has real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why this is the right career step for you via the Apply Now button.
As part of the application process, you will also be sent a few short questions so we can get to know you better.
For further information please contact us at peopleandculture@gowrie-tas.com.au
Applications close 5pm Monday 13 October 2025. Interviews will begin as soon as possible with shortlisted candidates.
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.
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Company Overview
Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a trusted, respected values-based organisation which provides a holistic suite of quality services that enable Tasmanian children to thrive. Its mandate of 'Children First' underpins all its programs and services. Lady Gowrie Tasmania was established in 1939 and is Tasmania's largest early education and care provider.
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