Assistant Centre Manager

Overview Join our team at Papilio Sherwood as a dynamic Assistant Centre Manager We have an exceptional full-time opportunity for a dynamic and empowering People Leader with a high-performing mindset to guide and support educators and families. Located in Ipswich, 8km southwest of the Brisbane CBD, you will be working for one of Australia’s largest childcare groups, offering amazing benefits and leadership opportunities. Affinity Advantages 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day 10% workers\' retention payment for all educators Scholarships for a Bachelor\'s degree in early childhood education. Extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of our promotions from within. Access to Affinity Learning Academy\'s fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses, to advance your career. Career progression opportunities to work towards a management role e.g. Centre Manager/ Senior Centre Manager 30% discount on a 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 Centre Conveniently located on Oxley Road, Papilio Early Learning Sherwood offers nurturing, high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5 years. Our centre is a welcoming place where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn - guided by a team of passionate educators who genuinely love what they do. Each day at Papilio Sherwood is filled with discovery and growth. Our thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor learning spaces are tailored to support play-based learning, helping children explore their interests, develop new skills, and build meaningful friendships. With a strong focus on school readiness, we help children gain the confidence and capabilities they need for a smooth transition to primary school. The Role Manage the day-to-day operations of the Centre/s in line with company policies and procedures, meeting compliance and financial targets. Create long-lasting connections with your local community, including partnerships with families and use your marketing flair to strategically increase occupancy of the service. Mentor and support the centre/s to Meet/Exceed the National Quality Standards About you A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification Strong experience in a Centre Manager role A current Working with Children\’s Check Experienced in achieving targets and meeting safety and compliance standards Why work for Affinity? Join our values-driven organisation, where incredible people make a genuine difference. Our mission is to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential. It isn’t just about what we do for children, it’s about what we do for our team, too. Affinity allows our people to shine – so we can deliver the best in early education Our Curriculum: Our educators and teachers are trained and accredited in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, which isAustralia’s most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to age five. It is based on the belief that learning and development occurs most successfully when supported by nurturing and engaged educators, in partnership with families and communities. This curriculum draws on the best models of early education, contemporary research, and evidence-informed practices such as Circle of Security, Abecedarian, and Project-Based learning. Our Safety Commitment At Affinity, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights, and well-being of all children and promoting a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm. Our Safety Commitment also prioritises the safety, rights, and well-being of our employees and their families. We are a 2024 Circle back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant. LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now #J-18808-Ljbffr