Centre Manager

Centre Manager | Milestones Jimboomba

Are you a passionate and driven leader ready to make a lasting impact in early education? Milestones Jimboomba is seeking an experienced and inspiring Centre Manager to lead our dedicated team, build strong community connections, and create an exceptional learning environment where children, families, and educators thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Australia's largest and most respected childcare providers, where your leadership will be supported, recognised, and rewarded.

At Affinity Education Group, we believe great centres are built by great leaders. If you're passionate about developing people, driving quality outcomes, and creating a positive culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Attractive Centre Manager bonus program with generous incentives
• 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day
• 30% discount on Goodlife Health Clubs and Fitness First memberships
• Discounts at over 100 major retailers and brands
• Access to wellness support through TELUS Health and Bupa partnerships

Career Growth & Development

• Fully funded Leadership and Management qualifications through our Affinity Learning Academy
• Scholarship opportunities for Bachelor-level Early Childhood qualifications
• Extensive professional development and mentoring programs
• 50% of Affinity leadership promotions are filled internally

Nestled within the growing Jimboomba community, Milestones Jimboomba is a welcoming, family-focused centre known for its supportive culture, strong local connections, and commitment to quality outcomes. With a passionate team and engaged families, this is a wonderful opportunity for a leader who is eager to continue building a positive centre culture and drive excellence in early education.

As Centre Manager, you will be responsible for leading the overall operations of the service while creating a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

You will:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of educators to achieve their best
• Drive a high-performing and positive centre culture
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and the local community
• Ensure the service consistently meets compliance and operational requirements
• Support educators to achieve quality outcomes aligned with the National Quality Framework
• Use your commercial and marketing skills to grow occupancy and enhance centre performance
• Champion child safety and wellbeing in all aspects of centre operations
• Deliver exceptional family experiences and maintain high levels of engagement

We are looking for an experienced leader who is passionate about people, quality, and creating positive outcomes.

You'll have:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
• Previous experience as a Centre Manager or in a senior leadership role within early education
• Current Working with Children Check
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and relevant legislation
• Proven ability to lead teams, build culture, and develop talent
• Experience managing centre performance, occupancy growth, and compliance standards
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for early childhood education and inspiring others

At Affinity, our purpose is simple: to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential.

We know that when our people feel supported, valued, and empowered, they can make an extraordinary difference in the lives of children and families. That's why we invest heavily in leadership development, wellbeing, career progression, and creating an environment where our people can truly thrive.

Our educators are trained and accredited in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum – Australia's most advanced approach to early childhood education.

Guided by contemporary research and evidence-informed practices including Circle of Security, Abecedarian, and Project-Based Learning, our curriculum empowers children from birth to five years to become confident, capable, and lifelong learners.

Affinity Education Group is a Child Safe Organisation, and child safety is our highest priority.

We are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, respected, and valued. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm and actively promote the safety, rights, and wellbeing of every child, employee, and family within our community.