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OverviewBe part of something brand new at Ripley! Were opening the doors to something special in January 2026, a purpose-built, 136-place early learning service with 7 rooms designed to spark imagination and connection. As our Service Manager, youll be the first piece of the puzzle leading the setup, shaping the culture, and handpicking your dream team with support from our Story House Support Office. Youll join us as early as November to bring our vision to life from setting up your service to welcoming the first families.If youre ready to put your stamp on something new and lead a story worth telling, this is your moment. Responsibilities Lead the setup of a new early learning service, including culture and operations. Recruit, select, and develop your leadership team with support from the central office. Welcome the first families and establish strong relationships with families and the local community. Collaborate with Story House Support Office to ensure service readiness and ongoing success. Benefits Dedicated leadership program with financial bonuses People-centric wellbeing initiatives including free First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations Discounts to hundreds of major retailers Access to Sonder, our 24/7 safety and wellbeing service Your pay, your way track, grow, and access same-day pay with Humanforce Thrive SHEL-endar tailored professional development with Education Specialists and industry partner programs Regular networking opportunities with other Managers Why join our team? What matters to you, at work, at home and in life? A career with Story House helps bring all the pieces together. Heres how: Empowering YOU Lead with confidence, shape your service your way, and be recognized for the impact you make. Embracing YOU Inclusive culture where individuality and belonging are celebrated. Supporting YOU Hands-on support from the Support Office, wellbeing programs, and great benefits. Celebrating YOU Team milestones, wins, and achievements celebrated together. Developing YOU Leadership programs, career pathways, and ongoing learning. Story House Early Learning is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment, providing mutual respect for all employees. At Story House, we prioritise safety and wellbeing, and we are committed to the Child Safe Standards and to safety as one of our values. All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying; each application will be considered on its merits. Compliance and Next Steps We look forward to meeting you. *CCS eligible care To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory / salary below minimum wage. #J-18808-Ljbffr