Assistant Centre Manager

Milestones Early Learning Westbrook Lead with purpose. Inspire a team. Make a lasting impact.

Are you an experienced early childhood leader ready to take the next step in your management career? Milestones Early Learning Westbrook is seeking a passionate and driven Assistant Centre Manager to support our Centre Manager in leading a high-performing team, delivering exceptional educational outcomes, and building strong relationships within our local community.

This full time leadership opportunity is perfect for an inspiring people leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to creating positive experiences for children, families, and educators every day.

At Affinity Education Group, you'll join one of Australia's largest early education providers, with access to industry-leading professional development, career progression pathways, and outstanding employee benefits.

Why You'll Love Working With Affinity

Enjoy Great Benefits From Day One

- 50% discount on childcare fees
- 30% discount on Goodlife Health Clubs and Fitness First memberships
- Access exclusive discounts from over 100 leading retailers
- Wellbeing support through TELUS Health and Bupa benefits

Grow Your Career
- Fully funded Leadership and Management training through the Affinity Learning Academy
- Scholarships available for Bachelor qualifications in Early Childhood Education
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- More than 50% of our leadership promotions come from within

About Milestones Westbrook

Nestled within the growing Westbrook community,



Milestones Westbrook is a welcoming and family-focused centre where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn. Our dedicated team values collaboration, inclusion, and meaningful relationships with families, creating a positive environment where both children and educators can thrive.

About the Role

As Assistant Centre Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the service while helping to drive quality outcomes across all areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the Centre Manager in leading daily centre operations
- Mentor, coach and develop educators to achieve their full potential
- Ensure compliance with National Regulations and National Quality Standards
- Build strong partnerships with children, families and the local community
- Support occupancy growth through exceptional family experiences and community engagement
- Monitor centre performance against financial, operational and quality targets
- Foster a positive, collaborative and inclusive team culture

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
- Proven leadership experience within an Early Childhood Education setting




- Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and compliance requirements
- A current Working with Children Check
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and organisational skills
- A passion for mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement
- A positive, solutions-focused leadership approach

Our Educational Approach

Our educators and teachers deliver Affinity's exclusive Lifelong Learning Curriculum, Australia's most advanced approach to early childhood education. Guided by contemporary research and evidence-based practices including Circle of Security, Abecedarian, and Project-Based Learning, our curriculum empowers children to become confident, capable, and lifelong learners.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Affinity Education Group is a Child Safe Organisation, and child safety is our highest priority.

We are committed to safeguarding children and creating environments where every child feels safe, valued, respected, and heard. We have a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm and are dedicated to protecting the safety, rights, and wellbeing of all children, families, and team members.

We are also committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and supports the individual strengths of every person.

Love. Learn. Grow. Join a values-driven organisation where incredible people make a genuine difference every day.

Apply now and start your next leadership chapter with Milestones Early Learning Westbrook.

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📌 Assistant Centre Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Affinity Education Group
📍 Queensland