Assistant Centre Manager

Assistant Centre Manager | Milestones Warana / Maternity Leave role until January 2027

Lead, Inspire and Make a Difference at Milestones Warana

Are you a passionate and experienced early childhood leader ready to take the next step in your career? Milestones Warana is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Centre Manager to join our dedicated team and play a key role in creating exceptional learning experiences for children, supporting educators, and building strong connections with families.

Located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, Milestones Warana is a welcoming and vibrant centre where children thrive, families feel supported, and team members are empowered to grow. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Australia's largest childcare providers and develop your leadership career within a values-driven organisation.

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, and valued.

Affinity Advantages 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day

• Scholarships available to study your Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education
• Extensive professional development opportunities, with 50% of leadership roles filled through internal promotion
• Access to fully funded and nationally recognised Leadership and Management courses through our Affinity Learning Academy
• Clear career pathways towards Centre Manager roles
• 30% discount on 12-month memberships with Goodlife Health Clubs or Fitness First
• Access to wellbeing initiatives through partners including TELUS Health, Bupa, and discounts at over 100 retailers

As Assistant Centre Manager, you will work closely with the Centre Manager to support the day-to-day operations of the service while fostering a positive, high-performing culture.

You will:

• Support the Centre Manager in leading and mentoring a team of educators
• Build strong, meaningful relationships with children, families, and the local community
• Assist with driving quality outcomes and ensuring compliance with National Quality Standards and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to centre occupancy growth through exceptional family experiences and community engagement
• Champion a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Help create an environment where educators feel supported, recognised, and empowered to succeed

You are a passionate people leader who thrives on supporting others and creating positive outcomes for children and families.

You will have:

• A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
• Previous leadership experience within an early childhood setting, such as Assistant Centre Manager, Educational Leader, Lead Educator, or similar
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standards
• A current Working with Children Check
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A commitment to mentoring teams and fostering a positive centre culture

At Affinity, we're committed to creating environments where both children and educators can flourish. Our mission is to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential. When you join Affinity, you're joining a team that genuinely cares about supporting your career growth, wellbeing, and success.

Our educators and teachers are trained and accredited in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum — Australia's most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to age five. Developed from contemporary research and evidence-informed practices, including Circle of Security, Abecedarian, and Project-Based Learning, our curriculum supports children to become confident, capable, and lifelong learners.

At Affinity, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. We uphold the safety, rights, and wellbeing of all children and maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm.

We are also committed to creating safe, supportive workplaces for our employees and their families.

LOVE. LEARN. GROW.