Lead One of Affinity's Most Exciting Centres | Centre Manager | Milestones Rutherford
This is more than a Centre Manager role.
It's an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy.
At
Milestones Rutherford
, we're seeking an exceptional leader who is ready to inspire teams, transform outcomes, and shape the future of early education.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a thriving centre within one of Australia's largest and most respected early childhood education providers.
If you're a passionate people leader with a proven track record of building high-performing teams, driving occupancy growth, and delivering outstanding quality outcomes, this could be the career-defining role you've been waiting for.
At Affinity Education, we believe great leaders create extraordinary experiences for children, families, and educators.
We invest heavily in our people, providing unrivalled support, career progression opportunities, and industry-leading benefits to help you thrive.
Affinity Education 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.
Why Join Affinity?
Industry-Leading Benefits
✅
Exclusive Centre Manager Bonus Program
✅
50% Childcare Discount
from your first day
✅
Fully Funded Leadership & Management Qualifications
through our Affinity Learning Academy
✅
Scholarships available
for Bachelor's Degrees in Early Childhood Education
✅
Extensive professional development and mentoring programs
✅
Over 50% of leadership appointments filled internally
✅
30% discount on Goodlife Health Clubs and Fitness First memberships
✅ Access to wellbeing programs through
TELUS Health
,
Bupa
, and discounts at more than
100 leading retailers
About Milestones Rutherford




Nestled within the growing Rutherford community, Milestones Rutherford is a welcoming and vibrant centre known for its strong family relationships, dedicated team culture, and commitment to delivering exceptional educational outcomes.
This is an exciting prospect for a visionary leader to build on an established reputation and drive the centre's future success.
About the Role
As Centre Manager, you will be empowered to lead every aspect of centre operations while creating an engaging environment where children, families, and educators can thrive.
You will:
Lead, coach, and inspire a team of passionate early childhood professionals
Drive a positive and high-performing culture focused on excellence
Manage daily centre operations, ensuring compliance and operational success
Build meaningful relationships with families and the local community
Develop and implement strategies to grow centre occupancy
Guide and mentor your team to achieve and maintain Meeting or Exceeding National Quality Standards
Oversee financial performance, workforce planning, and centre sustainability
Champion child safety, wellbeing, and educational excellence
About You
You are an experienced and inspirational leader who is passionate about making a genuine difference.
You'll bring:
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
Previous experience in a Centre Manager leadership role
Current Working with Children Check




Strong commercial acumen with experience achieving occupancy and financial targets
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
Excellent knowledge of compliance, child safety, and National Quality Standards
A genuine passion for delivering exceptional outcomes for children and families
Why Affinity Education?
At Affinity, our purpose is simple:
to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential.
We're committed to creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.
You'll join a network of passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children every day.
This isn't just a job.
It's an prospect to build a rewarding leadership career while creating positive outcomes for children, families, educators, and your local community.
Our Lifelong Learning Curriculum
Our educators and teachers are trained in the
Lifelong Learning Curriculum
, Australia's most advanced approach to early childhood education.
Drawing on contemporary research and evidence-based practices including
Circle of Security
,
Abecedarian
, and
Project-Based Learning
, our curriculum empowers children from birth to five years of age to develop confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our Commitment to Safety
Affinity Education is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all.
We uphold the safety, rights, and wellbeing of every child and maintain a
zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm
.
We are equally committed to supporting the wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion of our employees and their families.
We are proud to be a **** Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant.
LOVE.
LEARN.
GROW.

📌 Centre Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Affinity Education Group
📍 New South Wales