
Business Operations Manager - Melbourne
- 493746
- Level 1 19 Corporate Drive, Cannon Hill, QLD, Australia, 4170
- Support Office Roles
- Permanent Full time
You're not just a Manager – you're a Story House-er.
This isn’t your average leadership role. It’s a high impact role in the early learning sector, where every day brings purpose, connection, and the opportunity to shape the future. As a Business Operations Manager, you’ll report directly to the State Manager and take the lead on commercial strategy and operational excellence across a small group of services. This role involves travel between services across the Melbourne region, with occasional interstate visits, so bring your organisational skills and sense of adventure.
What makes this role stand out? We keep things intentionally small scale, so you can dive deep into each service, build meaningful relationships with your Service Managers, and make a real difference on the ground.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
🧩 Above award salary – with performance bonuses, a fully expensed vehicle, phone, and laptop
🧩 People first perks – FREE First Aid, CPR & flu vaccinations
🧩 75% staff childcare discount*
🧩 Discounts at 100s of major retailers
🧩 SHE-Lebrate! – our reward and recognition platform
🧩 SHEL-endar – tailored professional development with our Education Specialists and partners
🧩 Regular networking with fellow Business Operations Managers
🧩 24/7 Wellbeing support - with access to clinical professionals and an EAP.
🧩 Relocation support – for those making a move
🧩 Be heard – join our communities of practice and help shape the way we do things
🧩 Real time feedback – no waiting for annual reviews
Who You Are:
🎯 Assessment & Rating Expert – you know the national quality standards and how to exceed them.
🎯 Relationship Builder – Service Managers and teams trust your guidance and leadership.
🎯 Budget & Strategy Pro – you manage the numbers and think commercially.
🎯 Motivator – you inspire teams, hold high standards, and celebrate success.
🎯 Curriculum Contributor – your ECEC knowledge sparks curiosity and best practice.
🎯 Sector Savvy – you bring experience from the long day care sector. You understand how services operate day-to-day and what quality looks like in action.
🎯 All Rounder – you’re adaptable, driven, and ready to champion change.
Join Story House Early Learning, where we combine purpose, growth, and fun, all in a professional environment that puts children, families, and educators first.
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.
Who We Are
- Committed to a culture of respect and inclusivity.
- We don’t just welcome you as you are, we celebrate you for your diversity, differences and history.
- Services across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria
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We’re so glad you took the first step with us! 🌟
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Story House Early Learning acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which our services are located. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons within our organisation. We recognise the significance of their culture, histories, stories, and traditions that originated on, around and within this land and its waterways