Centre Director

Affinity Education Group; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Childcare discount

Scholarships

Training & development

Leadership academy

Career progression

Gym discounts

Wellbeing benefits

Retail discounts

Job summary

Affinity Education Group is seeking a dynamic People Leader for our Little Beginnings Warners Bay centre on Lake Macquarie. This full-time role guides educators and families, drives occupancy, and ensures alignment with policies and financial targets.

You will mentor centres to meet National Quality Standards, build community partnerships, and lead a thriving, safety‑focused team. A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and Centre Manager experience are required, along with a current

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification
• Centre Manager experience
• Target-driven and safety/compliance focused

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Centre(s) in line with policies and procedures
• Build partnerships with families and the local community to improve occupancy
• Mentor and support centres to meet/exceed National Quality Standards

Job description

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Join our team in Little Beginnings Warners Bay!

We have an exceptional full-time opportunity for a dynamic and empowering People Leader with a high-performing mindset to guide and support educators and families. Located on the beautiful Lake Macquarie, you will be working for one of Australia’s largest childcare groups offering amazing benefits and leadership opportunities.

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

• Exclusive bonus program offering generous cash incentives.
• 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day.
• Scholarships for Bachelor or Master's degree in early childhood education.
• Extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of our promotions from within.
• Access to Affinity Learning Academy fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses, to advance your career.
• Career progression opportunities to work towards a management role e.g. Senior Centre Manager/ Area Manager/ Quality Advisor.
• 30% discount on 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First.
• Benefit from wellbeing initiatives with partners like TELUS Health, Bupa insurance benefits, and discounts at over 100 retailers.

About the Role

• Manage the day to day operations of the Centre/s in line with company policies and procedures, meeting compliance and financial targets.
• Create long-lasting connections with your local community including partnerships with families and use your marketing flair to strategically increase occupancy of the service.
• Mentor and support the centre/s to Meet/Exceed the National Quality Standards

About you

• A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification
• Strong experience in a Centre Manager role
• A current Working with Children’s Check
• Experienced in achieving targets and meeting safety and compliance standard

Why work for Affinity?

Join our values-driven organisation, where incredible people make a genuine difference. 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 team, too. Affinity allows our people to shine – so we can deliver the best in early education!

Our educators and teachers are trained and accredited in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum which is Australia’s most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to age five. It is based on the belief that learning and development occurs most successfully when supported by nurturing and engaged educators, in partnership with families and communities. This curriculum draws on the best models of early education, contemporary research and evidence informed practices such as Circle of Security, Abecedarian, and Project Based 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 promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm. Our Safety Commitment also prioritises the safety, rights, and wellbeing our employees and their families.

We are a 2024 Circle back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant.

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Education, Training & Professional Development 5,001-10,000 employees

If you’re looking for a values-led organization with incredible people making a genuine difference – you’ll find it at Affinity Education Group.

As one of Australia's largest providers of early education and childcare, we offer multiple career pathways in more than 220 early education and childcare centres across Australia.

If you’re looking for a values-led organization with incredible people making a genuine difference – you’ll find it at Affinity Education Group.

As one of Australia's largest providers of early education and childcare, we offer multiple career pathways in more than 220 early education and childcare centres across Australia.

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