Career Opportunities
Centre Manager
Job no: 514223
Work type: Full Time, Full Time (RDO)
Location: Canberra
Categories: Education & Training
Welcome to Papilio Early Learning, Yarralumla! We are a beautiful 92 place centre. Our philosophy is based on a holistic image of the child. Our families tell us they love our approaches to inclusivity and sustainability.
We have a rare opportunity for an empowering People Leader with a high-performing mindset to guide and support educators and families within the centre.
You will:
1. Manage the day to day operations of the Centre in line with company policies and procedures, meeting compliance and financial targets.
2. Create long-lasting connections with your local community including partnerships with families and use your marketing flair to strategically increase occupancy of the service.
3. Mentor and support the centre to Meet/Exceed the National Quality Standards
About you:
4. A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification
5. A current Working with Children’s Check
6. Experience in a management or leadership role
7. Experienced in achieving targets and meeting safety and compliance standard
Why work for Affinity?
8. If you’re looking for a values-led organization with incredible people making a genuine difference.
9. Our mission is to realise the potential in everyone – from children to educators, from managers to our vibrant centre support office team.
10. To be sure, our portfolio of centres is growing about as fast as the little people in our care, we are focused on delivering a lifelong learning approach resulting in quality early education and care.
Our Safety Commitment
At Affinity Education, we believe that child safety is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm.
Affinity Advantages
11. 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day
12. 30% discount on 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First
13. A permanent role
14. Flexible working hours
15. Working for one of Australia’s largest childcare groups
16. Training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential – up to 80% of our promotions are from internal promotions!
17. Access to Affinity Learning Academy fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses
18. Scholarships for Bachelor or Masters in Early Childhood Education
19. Career progression opportunities to work towards a management role e.g. Centre Manager/ Area Manager/ Quality Advisor
20. Wellbeing initiatives with our Australia wide partners including TELUS Health
21. Partner discounts with over 100 different retailers
22. Insurance benefits via Bupa
We are a 2023 Circle back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant.