Exceptional Centre Leader Opportunity

2 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Affinity Education Full time

This exceptional opportunity is your chance to drive growth and excellence in a leading childcare group.

As a dynamic and empowering Centre Manager, you will be responsible for guiding and supporting educators and families in Canberra. You will work for one of Australia's largest childcare groups, offering amazing benefits and leadership opportunities.

Affinity Advantages

  • Exclusive bonus program with generous cash incentives.
  • 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 a management role e.g. Senior Centre Manager/ Area Manager/ Quality Advisor.
  • 30% discount on 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 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

  • 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 Affinity?

Affinity offers a 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 Curriculum

We train and accredit our educators and teachers in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, which is Australia's most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to age five. 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.

Salary Estimate: $80,000 - $120,000 per annum, based on industry standards and location.



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