Centre Manager

Affinity Education Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package + generous incentive scheme

Supportive team culture

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Melbourne is seeking a Centre Manager to oversee the operation of an early learning service. This full-time role involves ensuring compliance, handling customer feedback, and leading a team to deliver exceptional quality care. Candidates with a Diploma in Children's Services and proven management experience in early education are encouraged to apply. Attractive salary and professional development opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Centre Manager in early childhood education.
• Sound understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Valid Working with Children Check and current Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the service, ensuring top quality care.
• Handle customer satisfaction and feedback from families.
• Collaborate to meet/exceed National Quality Standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Diploma in Children's Services or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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. You will be working for one of Australia’s largest childcare groups offering amazing benefits and leadership opportunities. In this role, you will drive high quality care, financial sustainability, compliance, and growth across the service while leading six key areas: quality, compliance, occupancy, debt, rostering, and people development.

If you are passionate about leadership and team success, we’d love to hear from you!

The role

• Ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety policies and escalate/report serious incidents promptly.
• Oversee complete day-to-day running of the service, providing top quality care and education across 3 key developmental milestones
• Become the key touch stone for our existing families, handling feedback and customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with Quality Advisors to meet/exceed National Quality Standards, uphold cleanliness and safety, and address serious service issues.
• Lead occupancy growth, workforce management, and employee development including recruitment, training, performance, and retention.

The Centre

• Boutique early learning service located on Westbury Street, St Kilda
• Dedicated and experienced team supporting each child’s growth and development
• Follows the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, with a focus on STEM, Literacy and creative exploration
• Engaging indoor and outdoor learning spaces, including a large playground
• Strong connections with local schools and community groups
• Fresh, healthy meals prepared onsite daily

About you

• Proven experience as a Centre Manager in early childhood education, with large service experience desirable.
• Diploma in Children’s Services, or equivalent qualification.
• Sound understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Framework.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and time management skills, with attention to detail.
• Valid Working with Children Check, current Driver’s Licence, and a proactive, team-oriented attitude.

We are proud of creating a workplace culture that combines fun and professionalism. We can offer you:

• Attractive salary package + generous incentive scheme
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• An exciting and dynamic work environment offering flexible work arrangements

Permanent Full-time position, Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week

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 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 of our employees and their families.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development, Management, and Training

Industries

• Education