2IC – Busy Bees Noarlunga Downs Are you a passionate and experienced early childhood professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Busy Bees at Noarlunga Downs is looking for a dedicated 2IC to support our Centre Director and help drive a high-quality learning environment for children, families, and our team. About the Role As the 2IC, you will work closely with a strong and supportive Centre Director to lead daily operations, mentor educators, and ensure the delivery of exceptional care and education. This is a hands-on leadership role where your commitment, initiative, and passion will make a real difference. Key Responsibilities Support the Centre Director in the day-to-day management of the service Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of educators to deliver high-quality outcomes Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and the wider community Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and Busy Bees standards Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional team culture About You Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS) A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher) Current Working with Children Check (QLD Blue Card) A proactive mindset with a genuine willingness to learn and grow Demonstrated leadership capability or readiness to step into a leadership role Committed to providing high-quality education and care to children and families A team-focused professional who supports and uplifts others Reliable, dedicated, and invested in long-term success within the centre Why Join Busy Bees? Work alongside a strong and experienced Centre Director Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities Supportive and inclusive team environment Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community If you are committed, knowledgeable, and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the Busy Bees team at Noarlunga Downs! Why Work for Busy Bees? If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart. We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.