Childcare & Outside School Hours Care (Education & Training)
Join Kids Academy Moorabbin as our Centre Manager and lead the way in early childhood education in Victoria.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Manager to oversee our 120-place centre in Moorabbin.
Affinity Advantages Exclusive bonus program offering generous cash incentives.50% discount on childcare fees from your first day.Scholarships for Bachelor or Master's degree in early childhood education.Extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of our promotions from within.Access to Affinity Learning Academy fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses, to advance your career.Career progression opportunities to work towards a management role e.g. Senior Centre Manager/ Area Manager/ Quality Advisor.30% discount on 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First.Benefit from wellbeing initiatives with partners like TELUS Health, Bupa insurance benefits, and discounts at over 100 retailers.About the Role Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for children, implementing hygiene and safety practices.Lead the team in achieving goals that enhance the quality of care and education provided.Drive community engagement and occupancy growth through effective marketing and family partnerships.Manage financial performance to achieve budget targets and ensure efficient operations.Foster a positive workplace culture that promotes teamwork, professional development, and employee satisfaction.Uphold National Quality Standards and support the centre through Assessment and Rating processes.About you Proven strong experience in a leadership role within an early childhood setting.Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or equivalent.Strong experience creating and implementing a Centre Quality Improvement Plan.Childcare management software experience preferred.A current Victorian Working with Children's Check.Experienced in achieving targets and meeting safety and compliance standards.Why Join Affinity? At Affinity, you'll be part of a values-driven team that genuinely makes a difference. We're dedicated to helping both our children and staff reach their full potential. Here, you'll shine in an environment that supports the best in early education.
Our educators use the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, Australia's top approach for children from birth to five. This curriculum combines the best early education models, contemporary research, and practices like Circle of Security and Project-Based Learning to foster growth and development.
Our Safety Commitment: Affinity is committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace and the highest standards of child safety. We have a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and prioritize the safety and wellbeing of both children and staff.
We are a 2024 Circle back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant. If you're looking for a values-led organization with incredible people making a genuine difference – you'll find it at Affinity Education Group.
As one of Australia's largest providers of early education and childcare, we offer multiple career pathways in more than 220 early education and childcare centres across Australia.
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