Job Description
Lead with Purpose. Inspire Excellence. Shape Young Futures.
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Are you a passionate and driven early childhood leader ready to make a real impact? Papilio Early Learning Schofields Campus 2 is seeking an experienced Centre Manager to lead our team, inspire high-quality educational outcomes, and build meaningful connections with children, families, and the local community.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Australia's largest and most respected early education providers and take the next step in your leadership journey.
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At Affinity Education Group, we believe great leaders create outstanding centres. If you're a dynamic people leader with a growth mindset, a passion for early education, and a commitment to achieving excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
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Why You'll Love Working with Affinity
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Affinity Advantages
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Rewarding Bonus Program
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Earn generous cash incentives through our exclusive Centre Manager bonus program.
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50% Childcare Discount
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Enjoy half-price childcare fees from your very first day.
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Further Study Opportunities
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Scholarships available to support Bachelor qualifications in Early Childhood Education.
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Leadership Career Pathways
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More than 50% of our leadership roles are filled through internal promotion.
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Fully Funded Professional Development
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Access nationally recognised Leadership and Management qualifications through our Affinity Learning Academy.
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Health & Wellbeing Benefits
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30% discount on Goodlife and Fitness First memberships.
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Access wellbeing support through TELUS Health.
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Exclusive Bupa insurance benefits and discounts at over 100 major retailers.
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About the Role




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As Centre Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall performance and success of the service, leading a dedicated team to deliver exceptional educational outcomes while maintaining strong operational performance.
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You will:
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Lead and inspire a high-performing team of educators and leaders.
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Drive a positive and engaging centre culture focused on quality and child outcomes.
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Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework and company policies.
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Manage occupancy, enrolments, budgets, and centre performance targets.
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Build strong relationships with families and the local community.
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Mentor and support your team to achieve and maintain high-quality ratings and educational practices.
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Champion a culture of safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
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About You
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You are a passionate leader who brings energy, accountability, and a commitment to excellence.
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You will have:
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A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent).
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Proven experience in a Centre Manager or senior leadership role.
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Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Education and Care Services Regulations.
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A current Working with Children Check.
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Demonstrated success leading teams, achieving occupancy goals, and driving centre performance.
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Exceptional communication, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Our Curriculum
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At Papilio Early Learning, we deliver Affinity's Lifelong Learning Curriculum—Australia's most advanced approach to early childhood education.
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Grounded in contemporary research and evidence-informed practice, our curriculum incorporates respected educational frameworks including:
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Circle of Security
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Abecedarian Approach
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Project-Based Learning
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Through nurturing relationships and meaningful partnerships with families, we create learning environments where children can thrive from birth to five years.
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Why Affinity?
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At Affinity, our mission is simple: to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential.
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We invest in our people because we know that when our educators and leaders thrive, children flourish.
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You'll join a values-led organisation where your contribution is recognised, your growth is supported, and your career can truly flourish.
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Our Commitment to Child Safety
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Affinity Education Group is a Child Safe Organisation, and child safety is our highest priority.
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We are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, respected, and empowered. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm and are dedicated to safeguarding the wellbeing, rights, and dignity of every child in our care.
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We also foster an inclusive workplace where every employee is respected, valued, and supported to succeed.
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LOVE. LEARN. GROW.
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Lead a passionate team. Build a thriving centre. Make a lasting difference.
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📌 Centre Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Affinity Education Group
📍 New South Wales