Career Opportunities

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 Milestones Early Learning Warners Bay while supporting 5 additional services across the Newcastle and Hunter Valley 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

• Able to work full-time, Mon-Fri (monthly RDO negotiable)
• 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 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

About the Role

• $90k - $100k a year + uniform + PD
• Guiding and managing business performance of the service
• Coaching and mentoring both Centre Leadership Teams
• Supporting with Marketing and occupancy growth
• Work closely and collaboratively with Area Manager
• Support with Quality and Education of the service

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!