Assistant Centre Manager

Affinity Education Group; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

Scholarships for Bachelor's degrees

Leadership and management development

Professional development and mentoring

Gym membership discounts 30%

Wellbeing support and retailer perks

Internal leadership promotions

Job summary

Affinity Education Group at Milestones Redbank Plains is seeking an experienced Assistant Centre Manager to lead day-to-day centre operations and contribute to high-quality educational outcomes. You will mentor educators, drive curriculum and NQF compliance, and foster a positive learning environment while building strong relationships with families and the local community.

Affinity is a child-safe organisation with extensive professional development and internal leadership opportunities to help

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent.
• Leadership experience within an early childhood setting.
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standards.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop educators.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management and operations of the centre.
• Partner with the Centre Manager to achieve compliance, occupancy and business goals.
• Lead curriculum development and educational programs as the Educational Leader.
• Coach, mentor and inspire educators to achieve high-quality outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement and National Quality Standards excellence.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and the local community.
• Drive a positive culture where educators feel supported, valued and empowered.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

Milestones Redbank Plains is seeking an experienced Assistant Centre Manager to join our vibrant and supportive team. This unique dual-role opportunity combines operational leadership with pedagogical excellence, allowing you to play a key role in the day-to-day success of the centre while driving high-quality educational outcomes.

As part of our leadership team, you will mentor and support educators, inspire best practice, strengthen family and community connections, and help create a positive learning environment where children, families, and educators thrive.

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.

Assistant Centre Manager

Milestones Redbank Plains

Why You'll Love Working With Affinity

• 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day


• Scholarships to study a Bachelor's degrees in Early Childhood Education


• Fully funded Leadership and Management development through Affinity Learning Academy


• Extensive professional development and mentoring opportunities


• 30% discount on Goodlife or Fitness First memberships


• Access to wellbeing support through TELUS Health, Bupa benefits and discounts at over 100 retailers


• Join a company that promotes from within, with over 50% of leadership appointments internally filled

About the Role

In this rewarding leadership position, you will:

• Support the day-to-day management and operations of the centre


• Partner with the Centre Manager to achieve compliance, occupancy and business goals


• Lead curriculum development and educational programs as the Educational Leader


• Coach, mentor and inspire educators to achieve high-quality outcomes


• Support continuous improvement and National Quality Standards excellence


• Build strong relationships with children, families and the local community


• Drive a positive culture where educators feel supported, valued and empowered

About You

You will bring:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)


• Previous leadership experience within an early childhood setting


• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standards


• Proven ability to mentor and develop educators


• Current Working with Children's Check


• Strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills


• A passion for delivering exceptional outcomes for children, families and teams

Why Affinity?

At Affinity, we're more than an early education provider. We're a values-driven organisation committed to helping people reach their full potential.

When you join Affinity, you'll work alongside passionate professionals who genuinely care about children, families and one another. We invest in our people through career growth, leadership development and a culture where every team member can thrive.

Our Curriculum

Our educators are trained and accredited in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, Australia's most advanced approach to early education. Drawing on contemporary research and evidence-informed practices including Circle of Security, Abecedarian and Project-Based Learning, our curriculum supports children to become confident, capable and lifelong learners.

Our Commitment to Safety

Affinity is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and supported. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm and are dedicated to protecting the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children, employees and families.

LOVE. LEARN. GROW.