Assistant Centre Manager

Lead, Inspire & Grow with One of Australia’s Largest Early Education Providers

Are you a passionate early childhood leader ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive on supporting teams, building strong family relationships, and creating exceptional learning environments for children?

At Milestones Early Learning Forest Lake, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Centre Manager to partner with our Centre Manager in leading a high-performing team and delivering outstanding outcomes for children, families, and educators.

As part of the Affinity Education Group family, you'll join a values-driven organisation where your leadership is recognised, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated.

Affinity 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.

Why You'll Love Working With Us
Affinity Advantages

✅ 50% childcare discount from your first day

✅ Scholarships available for Bachelor degrees in Early Childhood Education 

✅ Leadership development programs through our fully funded Affinity Learning Academy

✅ National career progression opportunities, with more than 50% of leadership roles filled internally

✅ 30% discount on Goodlife Health Clubs and Fitness First memberships

✅ Wellness support through TELUS Health, Bupa benefits, and discounts at over 100 retailers

✅ Thrive within a supportive organisation that celebrates success and values your contribution

About Milestones Forest Lake

Milestones Forest Lake is a welcoming, community-focused service where strong relationships, teamwork, and quality education are at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated team creates a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

With a strong focus on family partnerships and continuous improvement, we take pride in delivering high-quality early education while fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture. As Assistant Centre Manager, you'll play a key role in inspiring educators, strengthening family engagement, and driving excellence across the centre.

About the Role

As our Assistant Centre Manager, you'll work closely with the Centre Manager to support the daily operations of the service while leading and mentoring a team of passionate educators.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the leadership and day-to-day operations of the centre
• Coaching, mentoring and developing educators to reach their full potential
• Building positive partnerships with families and the local community
• Ensuring compliance with National Quality Framework requirements and company policies
• Supporting occupancy growth through strong customer service and community connections
• Driving a positive team culture focused on collaboration, engagement and quality outcomes
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and centre success

About You

You are an inspiring people leader who is passionate about early childhood education and achieving exceptional outcomes for children and teams.

You'll bring:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
• Previous leadership experience in an Assistant Centre Manager, 2IC, Educational Leader or senior leadership role
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standards
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and support high-performing teams
• A commitment to child safety, quality practice and continuous improvement

Our Curriculum

Our educators are trained and supported in Affinity's Lifelong Learning Curriculum, Australia's most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to five years.

This evidence-informed curriculum combines contemporary research and best-practice teaching approaches, including:

• Circle of Security
• Abecedarian Approach Australia
• Project-Based Learning
• Strong family and community partnerships

We believe children learn best when supported by nurturing, engaged educators who create meaningful learning experiences every day.

Our Commitment to Safety

At Affinity, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual is respected, supported and valued.

We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm and are dedicated to safeguarding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children, families and employees. Child safety is embedded in everything we do.

LOVE. LEARN. GROW.

Join Milestones Forest Lake and become part of a team that's making a genuine difference in the lives of children, families and educators every day. Apply now!