Be part of something brand new at Ripley! We’re opening the doors to something special in January 2026 a purpose-built, 136-place early learning service with 7 beautiful rooms designed to spark imagination and connection. As our Service Manager, you’ll be the very first piece of the puzzle leading the setup, shaping the culture, and handpicking your dream team (with plenty of support from our Story House Support Office, of course!). You’ll join us as early as November to bring our vision to life from setting up your service to welcoming the very first families through the door. If you’re ready to put your stamp on something new and lead a story worth telling, this is your moment. Above award pay Dedicated leadership program with financial bonuses People centric, health and wellbeing initiatives inc FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations 75% Staff Childcare Discount* Discounts to 100’s of major retailers Access to Sonder our 24/7 safety and wellbeing service YOUR PAY YOUR WAY - Track, Grow and access to same-day pay with our financial wellbeing provider, Humanforce Thrive. SHEL-endar our tailored professional development platform where you can access training with Education Specialists to reach your goals inc partnerships with industry leaders. Regular networking opportunities to come together and collaborate with other Managers. Interstate relocation support so much more Why join our team? What matters to you, at work, at home and in life? A career with Story House help bring all the pieces together. Here's how: Empowering YOU - Lead with confidence and make real impact. At Story House, you’re trusted to shape your service, your way, and truly be seen for the difference you make. Embracing YOU - Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we value your story. We’re proud of our inclusive culture where individuality and belonging are celebrated. Supporting YOU - From hands-on help from our Support Office team to wellbeing programs and great benefits, we’ve got your back at every step. Celebrating YOU - Connection and fun are part of who we are. Whether it’s team milestones, little wins, or big achievements, we love to celebrate together. Developing YOU - Growth isn’t just a buzzword here. From leadership programs to career pathways, we’ll support you to keep learning and progressing your story. 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 the safety and wellbeing of our community, which is why we are committed to the Child Safe Standards and have 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 for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. We look forward to meeting you. *CCS eligible care