Address Realise your full potential and have serious fun doing it!
At Affinity Education Group, we proudly do things differently. Our mission, to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential, isn't just about what we do for our children, it's about what we do for our team too.
Winning attitudes, teamwork, cooperation, collaboration and open communication create a sense of belonging for everyone. Individuality, knowledge, skills and experience are respected and valued. We bring out the best in each other to realise our full potential, and we have serious fun doing it.
With more than 220 Affinity Education Group centres Australia wide, this is your opportunity to shine.
The Role
You'll be based out of the Milestones Early Learning services in the Coffs Harbour region. You will love the challenge of leading a team of educators as well as supporting the Senior Operations team!
Provide leadership and operational direction to an Affinity Education Group operated centre and in provide support when needed to our wonderful Area Manager and fellow services when needed. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Centre Manager wanting to join a rapidly growing company looking for the next step in your career.
In addition to a dedicated Operations team, you’ll be fully supported by a national team including Quality, Education, Facilities, Finance, Human Resources, Safety and Compliance, Marketing and Promotions - just to name a few.
About you
A natural leader, committed to realising the potential of others
Driven to provide exceptional quality while delivering financial results which ensure our centre can operate sustainably
Loves building long-lasting connections with your local community, families and the children in your care
Experienced in achieving targets and meeting safety and compliance standards
Extensive knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework
Will lead centre to Meet and Exceed National Quality Standards
You have:
A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification
5yr experience leading a large service, or managing an area
Experienced in achieving targets and meeting safety and compliance standard
A current Working with Children’s Check
Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willing to obtain
Affinity Advantages
A permanent full-time position working for Australia’s fastest-growing child care group
Competitive rates
50% discount on childcare gap fees from your first day
30% discount on 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First
Training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential – 80% of our promotions are from internal promotions!
Access to Affinity Learning Academy. Leadership and Management courses with additional pedagogy from Dr Lesley Jones and her Education Advisor Team
Dedicated Centre Support Office including Operations and Quality team to help your centre meet business, compliance and education goals
Career progression opportunities to work towards a management role e.g. Centre Manager/ Area Manager/ Quality Advisor
Scholarships available if you wish to further your career and study towards your Bachelor of ECEC
Wellbeing initiatives with our Australia wide partners including Lifeworks
Insurance benefits via Bupa
Centre Manager Connect membership – Connect with over 220 Affinity CM’s nationally
Why work for Affinity?
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. We support quality, teamwork, training opportunities and a culture of recognition and reward. Affinity allows our people to shine – so we can deliver the best in early education!
MAKE YOUR MOVE - Apply now!
