Assistant Director

Expression of Interest – Assistant Service Managers | South Australia

A brand-new leadership opportunity has arrived at Nido Early School.

As Nido continues to grow, we're excited to introduce newly created Assistant Service Manager opportunities across our Adelaide services.

This is more than a leadership role; it's your chance to help shape the future of our services and play a key role in supporting high-quality outcomes for children, families and educators. As one of the first leaders in these newly established positions, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact, influence positive change and develop your childcare career within the Nest.

If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and be part of an exciting new chapter at Nido, we'd love to hear from you.

Why you’ll love being part of Nido

• Grow your leadership career – Build your capability alongside experienced leaders, with development and future career opportunities across our growing network.
• Make an impact – Play an important role in creating safe, high-quality services where children, families and educators can thrive.
• Be supported and recognised – Join a collaborative community where your contribution, ideas and leadership matter.
• Invest in your development – Access professional learning, mentoring and resources to support your career.
• Enjoy Nido benefits – Access childcare discounts, wellbeing initiatives and recognition programs.
• FlareHR – Enjoy savings and benefits across groceries, fashion, gifts, health insurance, energy, home internet and more.

Your role as Assistant Service Manager

You’ll work closely with the Executive Service Manager to ensure the smooth running of the service, from compliance and safety to people support and family engagement.

• Act as the service’s nominated Educational Leader, leading implementation of educational programmes and supporting high-quality practice across the service.
• Support and develop educators to deliver exceptional outcomes for children.
• Help ensure learning environments are safe, engaging and aligned with Nido's philosophy.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and performance processes.
• Maintain accurate staff and child records and support ongoing compliance.
• Support WHS processes, safety checks, drills and risk management.
• Provide operational leadership when the Executive Service Manager is absent.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, educators and the wider community.
• Lead by example through consistency, respect, intentionality, collaboration and speaking up.

What you'll bring

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA equivalent).
• At least two years' experience as a Lead Educator or relevant leadership experience in ECE.
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and National Quality Framework.
• Confidence supporting and developing teams.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting compliance and operational processes.
• Current WWCC and First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• National Child Safety Training is required.

If this sounds like the leadership opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your Expression of Interest today and let’s start a conversation about where your career with Nido could take you.

Every day matters. You matter.

Nido Early School is a Child Safe Organisation. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.