Assistant Centre Manager

Assistant Centre Manager | Milestones Early Learning Stretton

Lead, inspire and grow with one of Australia's largest early education providers.

At Milestones Early Learning Stretton, we are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Assistant Centre Manager to support our team in delivering exceptional early education and care. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early childhood professional ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.

Working alongside a supportive Centre Manager, you will play a key role in mentoring educators, building strong family partnerships, driving occupancy growth, and ensuring operational excellence across the service.

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.

• 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day
• Funded training and development opportunities
• Scholarships for Bachelor qualifications in Early Childhood Education
• Access to the Affinity Learning Academy with nationally recognised Leadership and Management programs
• 30% discount on 12-month memberships with Goodlife and Fitness First
• Access wellbeing initiatives through TELUS Health, Bupa benefits and discounts at over 100 retailers
• Join an organisation that promotes more than 50% of leadership positions from within

At Milestones Stretton, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing, inclusive and engaging environment where children, families and educators thrive. Our dedicated team is passionate about providing meaningful learning experiences that support every child's growth, curiosity and development. As Assistant Centre Manager, you'll join a collaborative team committed to quality outcomes and building strong relationships within our local community.

As Assistant Centre Manager, you will work closely with the Centre Manager to:

• Support the day-to-day operations of the centre
• Lead, coach and mentor educators to achieve high-quality outcomes
• Build strong and meaningful relationships with children, families and the local community
• Drive family engagement and support occupancy growth initiatives
• Support compliance with company policies, procedures and National Regulations
• Assist in achieving financial, operational and quality objectives
• Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture
• Support the centre in meeting and exceeding the National Quality Standards

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
• Previous leadership experience within an early childhood setting
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standards
• Current Working with Children Check
• Passion for mentoring educators and developing high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A positive, solutions-focused leadership style

We're a values-led organisation where incredible people make a genuine difference every day. Our mission is to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential. At Affinity, we invest in our people because we know great educators create extraordinary outcomes for children.

We encourage our team members to learn, grow and shine through ongoing professional development, leadership opportunities and meaningful career pathways.

Our educators are trained in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, Australia's most advanced approach to early education. Grounded in contemporary research and evidence-informed practices, the curriculum incorporates approaches including Circle of Security, Abecedarian and Project-Based Learning to support children's learning, wellbeing and development from birth to five years.

At Affinity, we are committed 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 equally committed to supporting the wellbeing and safety of our employees and their families.

LOVE. LEARN. GROW.

Apply now and take the next step in your leadership career with Milestones Early Learning Stretton.