Assistant Centre Manager

Affinity Education Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Scholarships for degrees in EarlyChild

Training & development

Leadership courses via Affinity Learn

Gym discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Affinity Education Group's Papilio Early Learning Cashmere is seeking an experienced Assistant Centre Manager to support the Centre Manager, lead a team of educators, and strengthen relationships with children, families and the local community.

This role requires a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-equivalent, leadership experience, and a Working with Children Check. You''ll drive compliance, quality and occupancy growth within a values-driven centre.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent.
• Leadership experience in a similar role within early childhood.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Manager in day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance, quality and financial targets.
• Lead, coach and mentor educators to deliver exceptional learning outcomes.
• Foster strong relationships with families and build connections within the local community.
• Support occupancy growth through outstanding customer experiences and community engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high National Quality Standard outcomes.
• Champion a positive team culture aligned with Affinity values.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Relationship building

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

ACECQA-approved equivalent

Job description

Assistant Centre Manager | Papilio Early Learning Cashmere

Join our team at Papilio Early Learning Cashmere!

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and empowering People Leader with a high-performing mindset to support and inspire educators, children and families. Located in the leafy, family-friendly suburb of Cashmere in Brisbane's northern corridor, you will join a well-established centre within one of Australia's largest childcare groups, offering exceptional benefits, career development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in your local community.

As an experienced Assistant Centre Manager, you will work alongside the Centre Manager to drive centre performance, support a high-performing team, and build strong relationships with children, families and the wider community.

Affinity 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.

Affinity Advantages

• 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day.
• Scholarships available for Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Access to the Affinity Learning Academy with fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses.
• 30% discount on a 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First.
• Wellbeing support through TELUS Health, Bupa insurance benefits and discounts at over 100 leading retailers.

About the Centre

Papilio Early Learning Cashmere provides premium childcare and kindergarten for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, supporting families across Cashmere, Eatons Hill, Albany Creek, Warner and Brisbane's northern suburbs. Located on Sarow Drive, our purpose-built centre offers a peaceful, nature-inspired environment where children feel safe, supported and encouraged to explore, learn and grow. With expansive outdoor play spaces, strong community connections and a dedicated team of educators, this is an exciting opportunity to join a centre committed to delivering exceptional early education outcomes for every child and family.

About the Role

• Support the Centre Manager in the day-to-day operations of the service, ensuring compliance, quality and financial targets are achieved.
• Lead, coach and mentor educators to deliver exceptional learning outcomes and exceed family expectations.
• Foster strong relationships with families and build meaningful connections within the local community.
• Support occupancy growth through outstanding customer experiences and community engagement initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement and support the team to achieve and maintain high National Quality Standard outcomes.
• Champion a positive team culture that reflects Affinity's values and commitment to excellence.

About You

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification.
• Previous leadership experience as an Assistant Centre Manager, Educational Leader, Lead Educator or similar role within the early childhood sector.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Strong understanding of compliance, operations and National Quality Standards.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Passion for building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Why Work for Affinity?

Join a values-driven organisation where incredible people make a genuine difference every day. Our mission is to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential. It isn't just about what we do for children, it's about what we do for our people too.

At Affinity, we invest in our team through professional development, career progression and a culture that celebrates success. We empower our people to shine so we can deliver the very best in early education and care.

Our Curriculum

Our educators and teachers are trained and accredited in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, Australia's most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to age five. Grounded in contemporary research and evidence-informed practices including Circle of Security, Abecedarian and Project-Based Learning, our curriculum supports children to develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Our Safety Commitment

At Affinity, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm. Our commitment also extends to supporting the safety and wellbeing of our employees and their families.

We are committed to responding to every applicant.