Centre Manager

2 weeks ago

Dalby Queensland, Australia Affinity Education Group Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

In a region where community is key - Make Your ECEC Difference

Licensed for 80 children, Milestones Dalby are looking for a dedicated, passionate and experienced people leader to head a team of close-knit, and experienced Educators in the heart of the Western Downs. In this role, you will drive high quality care, financial sustainability, compliance, and growth across the service while leading six key areas:
quality, compliance, occupancy, debt, rostering, and people development
.

If you are passionate about leadership and team success, we'd love to hear from you

The role:

  • Ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety policies and escalate/report serious incidents promptly.
  • Oversee complete day-to-day running of the service, providing top quality care and education throughout 3 key developmental milestones
  • Become the key touch stone for our existing families, handling feedback and customer satisfaction
  • Collaborate with Quality Advisors to meet/exceed National Quality Standards, uphold cleanliness and safety, and address serious service issues.
  • Lead occupancy growth, workforce management, and employee development including recruitment, training, performance, and retention.

About you:

  • Proven experience as a Centre Manager in early childhood education, with large service experience desirable.
  • Diploma in Children's Services, or equivalent qualification.
  • Sound understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Framework.
  • Strong leadership, budgeting, and time management skills, with attention to detail.
  • Valid Working with Children Check, current Driver's Licence, and a proactive, team-oriented attitude.

Benefits:

We are proud of creating a workplace culture that combines fun and professionalism. We can offer you:

  • Attractive salary package + generous incentive scheme
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
  • An exciting and dynamic work environment offering flexible work arrangements

Permanent Full-time position, Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week

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 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 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.

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