Assistant Education and Care Manager

Lead, Inspire and make a difference

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. Our practices are built on trust, open communication, and genuine collaboration with families, ensuring that every voice is welcomed and acknowledged. We foster an environment where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to express themselves, while educators model respect, empathy, and kindness.

Learn more about Lady Gowrie Tasmania: gowrie-tas.com.au

About the role

As Assistant Manager, you will support the Service Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the service, ensuring high-quality education and care for children. You will mentor and support educators, strengthen team capability, drive continuous improvement, and help create inclusive and engaging learning environments. This is a permanent part-time position based at our Midway Point Education and Care Service.

As part of the role, you will:

• Contribute to service-based decisions relating to safety, compliance and continuous quality improvement.
• Build strong and trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with educators and leaders to strengthen team capability and deliver inclusive programs.
• Assist with waitlists, enrolments and transitions, ensuring vacancies are filled in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Support the service in meeting National Quality Standards, including Assessment and Rating processes and Regulatory Authority visits.
• Ensure educational programs are engaging, inclusive and responsive to the needs and interests of children.
• Support staff to effectively manage their professional responsibilities.
• Assist with roster implementation to support quality service delivery, staff equity and operational sustainability.

About you

You are a collaborative and values-driven leader who is passionate about quality early childhood education and care.

You will bring:

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved).
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standards (NQS) and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
• Experience leading, mentoring or coaching educators and teams within an early childhood education and care setting.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to child safety, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with children, families and colleagues.
• A current Tasmanian Registration for Working with Vulnerable People (child-related activity – childcare services)

Why Join Lady Gowrie Tasmania?

At Lady Gowrie Tasmania, you’ll be part of an organisation that genuinely values children, families and educators.

We offer:

• Access to salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to the ECA Learning Hub with a wide range of professional development resources and training.
• 15% fee discount for eligible family members’ children attending Lady Gowrie Tasmania services.
• A collaborative, inclusive and values-driven workplace culture.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, families and communities.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter telling us more about your experience relevant to this role via the “Apply Now” button.  

Applications close 5pm Monday 5 October 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 Child Safety & Inclusion

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a child safe organisation and the rights and best interests of children is our paramount consideration. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Our recruitment and selection processes reflect this commitment. All applicants are subject to child safety screening, including verbal reference checks, in person interviews and verification of checks, qualifications and work history, before employment can commence.

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.