Centre Manager | The Beach Kincumber

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Excellence. Build a Thriving Centre Community.

Are you an experienced early childhood leader ready to make a meaningful impact? At The Beach Kincumber, we're seeking a passionate and driven Centre Manager to lead our dedicated team, foster strong family partnerships, and shape an exceptional learning workplace where children, educators, and families thrive.

Nestled on the beautiful Central Coast, The Beach Kincumber offers the perfect opportunity to combine your leadership expertise with a rewarding career in one of Australia's leading early education organisations.

At Affinity Education Group, we're committed to creating safe, inspiring environments where every child can reach their full potential—and where our leaders are empowered to do the same.

Why Join Affinity?

Affinity Advantages

- Generous Performance Bonus Program
- 50% Childcare Discount from your first day
- Fully Funded Leadership & Management Programs through the Affinity Learning Academy
- Scholarships towards a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Strong career pathways with 50% of leadership promotions filled internally
- Access to wellbeing programs through TELUS Health
- Exclusive Bupa benefits
- Discounts at more than 100 leading retailers
- 30% discount on Fitness First and Goodlife Health Clubs

About the Role

As Centre Manager, you will be responsible for leading the overall operations, performance, and culture of our service.

You will:

- Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of educators and leaders




- Drive occupancy growth through strong family engagement and community partnerships
- Oversee daily centre operations, ensuring compliance and operational excellence
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to achieve and maintain high-quality outcomes
- Foster a positive, cooperative, and inclusive team culture
- Monitor financial performance and work towards sustainable business outcomes
- Support your team in delivering exceptional educational programs aligned with the National Quality Framework

About You

You are a confident and influential leader who is passionate about people, quality, and early education.

You will have:

- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
- Proven success as a Centre Manager within the early childhood sector
- Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and relevant legislation
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead engaged, high-performing teams
- Experience achieving occupancy, compliance, and financial targets
- Current Working with Children Check (or state equivalent)
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills

Our Educational Philosophy

At Affinity,



our educators are supported by the Lifelong Learning Curriculum—Australia's most advanced approach to early childhood education.

Grounded in contemporary research and evidence-based practices, our curriculum incorporates:

- Circle of Security
- Abecedarian Approach
- Project-Based Learning
- Strong partnerships with families and communities

Our approach empowers children from birth to five years to become confident, capable, and lifelong learners.

A Culture Where You Can Grow

At Affinity, our mission is simple: to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential.

When you join us, you're joining a values-led organisation where people genuinely matter. We celebrate success, invest in development, and create opportunities for our leaders to grow rewarding and meaningful careers.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Affinity Education Group is a Child Safe Organisation. Protecting the safety, wellbeing, and rights of children is our highest priority.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where every child, family, and team member feels safe, valued, and supported. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse, harm, discrimination, and unsafe practices.

LOVE. LEARN. GROW.

If you're ready to lead a centre where quality, community, and people come first, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover how far your leadership career can grow with Affinity Education Group.

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📌 Centre Manager (Central Coast)
🏢 Affinity Education Group
📍 Central Coast