We are looking for dedicated Lead Educators to join our team in Milestones Early Learning Cranbrook!

Located on Bergin Road in Cranbrook, Milestones Early Learning Cranbrook provides high-quality childcare and kindergarten for families across Townsville’s central suburbs. Our centre supports children aged 6 weeks to 5 years and is open Monday to Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, offering flexible care for busy local families.

Affinity Advantages   

• Enjoy a 50% discount on childcare fees starting from day one.
• Access fully funded Diploma and Certificate III courses in Early Childhood Education and Care through our Affinity Learning Academy.
• Apply for scholarships for Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education.
• Take advantage of extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of promotions coming from within.
• Advance your career towards a role in senior educational roles or operational management.
• Receive a 30% discount on a 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First.
• Benefit from wellbeing initiatives with partners like TELUS Health, Bupa insurance benefit, and discounts at over 100 retailers.

About the Centre:

Conveniently located near Ross River Road, our centre is easily accessible for families living in Cranbrook, Aitkenvale, Heatley, Annandale and Douglas, and is just a short drive from Stockland Townsville Shopping Centre, James Cook University and Townsville University Hospital.

At Milestones Cranbrook, our passionate educators create a safe and nurturing learning environment where children feel confident to explore, build friendships and develop independence. Strong relationships with families are at the heart of our centre, helping children feel a true sense of belonging from their very first day.

About you: 

• Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA approved equivalent Bachelor’s degree
• A current Working with Children’s Check or willing to obtain
• Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willing to obtain
• A strong commitment to fostering the growth and development of young minds

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.

LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now!