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Assistant Centre Manager

Apply now Job no: 518675
Work type: Full Time
Location: Brisbane
Categories: Education & Training

Join our team at Milestones Early Learning Meadowbrook

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 familiesLocated in the suburb of Logan, you will be working for one of Australia’s largest childcare groups, offering amazing benefits and leadership opportunities.

Affinity Education is a Child Safe Organisation, where child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, and valued.

Affinity Advantages

  • 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day.
  • 10% workers retention payment for all employees, increasing to 15% in December 2025
  • Scholarships for a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education.
  • Extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of our promotions from within.
  • Access to Affinity Learning Academy's fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses, to advance your career.
  • Career progression opportunities to work towards a management role e.g. Centre Manager/ 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 Centre:

  • Located on Logandowns Drive, our Meadowbrook centre offers quality early education and care for children aged 0–5 years in a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment.

    We know how important it is to find a childcare centre where your child feels happy, secure, and excited to learn. That’s why our experienced and passionate educators take the time to really get to know each child, creating a warm and welcoming space where they can grow in confidence, curiosity, and capability.

    Every day at our centre is filled with opportunities for play, learning, and discovery. From our large outdoor playground to our thoughtfully designed indoor learning zones, children are encouraged to explore their interests and build essential life skills. We offer a government-approved kindergarten program and follow the Lifelong Learning Curriculum - Australia’s most advanced approach to early childhood education - featuring STEM, language, and literacy enrichment.

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 Curriculum:

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 of our employees and their families.

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

LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now! 

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