Senior Operations Leader

We have an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic and empowering leader to guide and support educators and families. Located in the serene town of Dalby, you will be working for a leading childcare group offering amazing benefits and leadership opportunities.

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% workers retention payment offered, increases to 15% in December
• Cash bonuses paid for your dedication and years of service
• 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day.
• Scholarships for Bachelor's degree in early childhood education.
• Extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of our promotions from within.
• Access to 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 fitness club partners.
• Benefit from wellbeing initiatives with partners like health insurance companies and discounts at over 100 retailers.

Milestones Dalby is a welcoming and down-to-earth centre where children aged 0–5 are supported to grow, learn, and thrive at their own pace. Our team of passionate educators genuinely love what they do - and it shows in the care, attention, and encouragement they give to every child.

With bright indoor learning spaces and a spacious outdoor playground, our centre is a place where curiosity is nurtured and little imaginations are free to explore. We serve fresh, nutritious meals made onsite daily, keeping children well-fuelled for play, discovery, and connection.

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 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 with Us?

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. We allow 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 occurs 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

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 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 prioritises the safety, rights, and wellbeing of our employees and their families.

We are a committed employer who responds 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 here.

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