Job Description

Centre Manager

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Milestones Early Learning Rochedale

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Are you an inspiring leader ready to make a lasting impact on children, families, and your team?

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At Milestones Early Learning Rochedale, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Manager to lead our centre with confidence, purpose, and heart. This is an exciting chance for a people-focused leader who thrives on mentoring teams, building strong community connections, and delivering exceptional outcomes for children and families.

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As part of one of Australia's largest and most trusted early education providers, you'll enjoy the support, resources, and career pathways needed to take your leadership career to the next level.

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Affinity Education Group is a Child Safe Organisation, and child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to creating environments where every child feels safe, supported, respected, and valued.

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Why You'll Love Working With Us

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Affinity Advantages

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- Generous Centre Manager bonus program with exclusive cash incentives.
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- 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day.
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- Fully funded leadership and management development through our Affinity Learning Academy.
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- Scholarships available for Bachelor's or Master's qualifications in Early Childhood Education.
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- 30% discount on Goodlife Health Clubs and Fitness First memberships.
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- Access to wellbeing programs
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- Bupa health and insurance benefits.
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About Milestones Rochedale

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Nestled within the growing Rochedale community, our centre is dedicated to providing high-quality early education in a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment. Our passionate team is committed to fostering meaningful relationships with children and families while creating engaging learning experiences that inspire every child to thrive.

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This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader to build on a strong foundation, drive quality outcomes, support professional growth, and strengthen community connections.

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About the Role

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As Centre Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the service while creating a positive, high-performing culture where children, families, and educators flourish.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Leading and mentoring a passionate team of educators and leaders.
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- Driving occupancy growth through strong community engagement and family partnerships.
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- Managing centre operations, budgets, and financial performance.
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- Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and Affinity policies.
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- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and quality outcomes.
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- Guiding the team towards achieving and maintaining excellence under the National Quality Framework.
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- Creating a culture focused on safety, wellbeing, inclusion, and professional growth.
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About You

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You are an experienced and motivated early childhood leader who is passionate about developing people and delivering exceptional outcomes.

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You will have:

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- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification.
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- Previous experience as a Centre Manager or in a senior leadership role within early education.
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- A current Working with Children's Check.
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- Strong commercial acumen and experience achieving occupancy and business targets.
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- Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams.
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- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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- A commitment to compliance, quality improvement, and child safety.
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Why Join Affinity?

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At Affinity, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to nurturing careers, celebrating success, and empowering individuals to reach their full potential.

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When you join us, you're not simply taking on a role. You're joining a values-led organisation where passionate educators and leaders work together to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families every day.

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Our Lifelong Learning Curriculum

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Our educators and teachers deliver the exclusive Lifelong Learning Curriculum, Australia's most advanced approach to early childhood education for children from birth to five years.

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Our curriculum is informed by contemporary research and best-practice approaches, including:

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- Circle of Security
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- Abecedarian Approach Australia
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- Project-Based Learning
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This evidence-informed framework supports children's learning, development, wellbeing, and sense of belonging through meaningful partnerships with families and communities.

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Our Commitment to Safety and Inclusion

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Affinity Education Group is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

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We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm and actively promote a culture where the safety, rights, and wellbeing of children remain our highest priority. We are equally committed to supporting the wellbeing of our employees and their families.

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LOVE. LEARN. GROW.

📌 Centre Director (Queensland)
🏢 Affinity Education Group
📍 Queensland