Centre Manager

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Affinity Education Group Full time

Join our team at Papilio Early Learning Hoppers Crossing

We have a rare opportunity for an empowering People Leader with a high-performing mindset to guide and support educators and families within our BRAND-NEW CENTRE

Affinity is a Child Safe Organisation, and child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, and valued.

Affinity Advantages

  • Exclusive bonus program offering generous cash incentives.
  • 10% pay increase + another 5% increase implemented at Affinity
  • 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day.
  • Scholarships for Bachelor or Master's degree in early childhood education.
  • Extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of our promotions from within.
  • Access to Affinity Learning Academy fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses, to advance your career.
  • Career progression opportunities to work towards management roles, e.g., Senior Centre Manager, Area Manager, or Quality Advisor.
  • 30% discount on 12-month memberships with Goodlife or Fitness First.
  • Wellbeing initiatives with partners like TELUS Health, Bupa insurance benefits, and discounts at over 100 retailers.

About the Centre:

Welcome to Papilio Early Learning Hoppers Crossing We are a beautiful, BRAND-NEW 110-place centre. Our philosophy is based on a holistic view of the child. Our families appreciate our approaches to inclusivity and sustainability.

About the Role

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the Centre(s) in line with company policies and procedures, meeting compliance and financial targets.
  • Create lasting connections with your local community, including partnerships with families, and use your marketing skills to strategically increase occupancy.
  • Mentor and support the centre(s) to Meet or Exceed the National Quality Standards.

About you

  • A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification.
  • Strong experience in a Centre Manager role.
  • A current Working with Children's Check.
  • Experience in achieving targets and meeting safety and compliance standards.

Why work for Affinity?

Join our values-driven organisation where incredible people make a genuine difference. Our mission is to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential. It's not just about what we do for children, but also what we do for our team. Affinity allows our people to shine so we can deliver the best in early education

Our educators and teachers are trained and accredited in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, Australia's most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to age five. It is based on the belief that learning and development occur most successfully when supported by nurturing and engaged educators, in partnership with families and communities. This curriculum incorporates models like Circle of Security, Abecedarian, and Project-Based Learning.

Our Safety Commitment

At Affinity, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We uphold the safety, rights, and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm. Our safety commitment also prioritizes the safety, rights, and wellbeing of our employees and their families.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant.

LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now

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