Join our team in Milestones Officer!

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 Tivendale Road, you will be working for one of Australia’s largest childcare groups offering amazing benefits and leadership opportunities.

Affinity 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

• Exclusive bonus program offering generous cash incentives.
• 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day.
• Scholarships for a Bachelor 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. 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:

Milestones Early Learning Officer is a brand-new, purpose-built centre offering quality childcare and early education for children aged 0-5 years. We’re open from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, providing flexible care options for busy families.

Our passionate team of experienced educators is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing environment where every child can thrive. With thoughtfully designed indoor learning spaces and outdoor play areas, children enjoy endless opportunities to explore, discover, and build confidence each day.

At Milestones Officer, we proudly follow the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, Australia’s most advanced early childhood education program, supporting children's development in literacy, STEM, mental health and wellbeing, and social skills. We also offer a government-approved kindergarten program to prepare children for a smooth and confident transition to primary school. Fresh, healthy meals are prepared onsite daily to nourish growing bodies and minds.

About the Role

• Be responsible for the overall management and leadership of the centre in line with company policies and procedures
• Be completely connected, 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 to Meet/Exceed the National Quality Standards
• Responsible for inspiring and mentoring your team and fostering a positive and professional workplace culture

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 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!