Centre Manager

Join our Team as our dynamic new Leader at Milestones Caboolture

We have an exceptional full-time opportunity for a dynamic and empowering People Leader with a high-performing mindset to guide and support educators and families. Located on the northside of Brisbane heading towards the Sunshine Coast, you will be working for one of Australia's largest childcare groups, offering amazing benefits and leadership opportunities.

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

About the Centre:

Located on Walkers Road in Upper Caboolture, our early learning centre offers high-quality child care and education for children aged 0–5 years in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.

We know how important it is to find a centre where your child feels happy, supported, and inspired to learn. That's why our dedicated team of passionate educators creates a warm and welcoming space where every child can grow in confidence, curiosity, and capability.

Each day at Milestones is filled with exciting opportunities to play, explore, and discover. From our veggie farm and sustainability learning to hands-on visits from local emergency services and wildlife organisations, children enjoy a wide range of meaningful experiences. Our indoor and outdoor environments are thoughtfully designed to support learning through play, and our onsite chef prepares fresh, healthy meals each day.

We also offer a government-approved kindergarten program and follow the Lifelong Learning Curriculum - Australia's most advanced approach to early childhood education. With strong ties to nearby schools like Minimbah State School, we help prepare children for a smooth transition to their next big step.

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 long-lasting connections with your local community including partnerships with families and use your marketing flair to strategically increase occupancy of the service.
• Mentor and support the centre/s to Meet/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
• Experienced 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 isn't just about what we do for children, it's about what we do for our team, too. 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 which is 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 draws on the best models of early education, contemporary research, and evidence-informed practices such as Circle of Security, Abecedarian, and Project-Based learning.

Our Safety Commitment

At Affinity, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights, and well-being of all children and promoting a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm. Our Safety Commitment also prioritizes the safety, rights, and well-being of our employees and their families.

We are a 2024 Circle back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant.

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If you're looking for a values-led organization with incredible people making a genuine difference – you'll find it at Affinity Education Group.

As one of Australia's largest providers of early education and childcare, we offer multiple career pathways in more than 220 early education and childcare centres across Australia.

If you're looking for a values-led organization with incredible people making a genuine difference – you'll find it at Affinity Education Group.

As one of Australia's largest providers of early education and childcare, we offer multiple career pathways in more than 220 early education and childcare centres across Australia.