Centre Manager - Early Learning Leader & Growth

Affinity Education Group; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Centre Manager bonus

Childcare discount

Leadership development

Scholarships for Bachelor's/Master's

Gym memberships discount

Wellbeing programs

Bupa health insurance

Job summary

Milestones Early Learning Cooroy, part of Affinity Education Group, is seeking a Centre Manager to lead our Cooroy service with confidence, purpose, and heart. You will mentor a team of passionate educators and strengthen connections with families and the local community.

This role focuses on delivering high-quality early learning outcomes, driving occupancy, managing operations and budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA‑approved equivalent.
• Previous experience as Centre Manager or in a senior leadership role within early education.
• Current Working with Children’s Check.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience achieving occupancy and business targets.
• Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to compliance, quality improvement, and child safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and foster a positive, high-performing culture for children, families and staff.
• Mentor educators and leaders to deliver quality outcomes and professional growth.
• Drive occupancy growth through strong community engagement and family partnerships.
• Manage centre operations, budgets, and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Affinity policies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality outcomes.
• Guide the team towards achieving and maintaining excellence under the National Quality Framework.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Community engagement

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Milestones Early Learning Cooroy, part of Affinity Education Group, is seeking a Centre Manager to lead our Cooroy service with confidence, purpose, and heart. You will mentor a team of passionate educators and strengthen connections with families and the local community.

This role focuses on delivering high-quality early learning outcomes, driving occupancy, managing operations and budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance.