Centre Manager / Director

About this role :

Join our team in Milestones Rutherford! 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. You will be working for one of Australia’s largest childcare groups offering amazing benefits and leadership opportunities.

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.

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 promotions from within
• Access to Affinity Learning Academy with fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses
• Career progression opportunities towards Senior Centre Manager, Area Manager, or Quality Advisor roles
• 30% discount on 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First
• Wellbeing initiatives with partners like TELUS Health, Bupa insurance benefits, and discounts at over 100 retailers

About the Centre :

Milestones Early Learning Rutherford offers quality childcare and early education for children aged 0–5 years in a nurturing and inspiring environment designed to support every child’s learning journey.

Conveniently located on Aberglasslyn Road in Rutherford, the centre is ideally positioned for families in Rutherford, Aberglasslyn, Telarah, and Maitland, with easy access to the New England Highway and surrounding Hunter Valley communities.

About the Role :

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the centre in line with company policies and procedures, meeting compliance and financial targets
• Create long-lasting connections with the local community, including partnerships with families, and strategically increase occupancy of the service
• Mentor and support the centre/s to meet or exceed the National Quality Standards

About you :

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification
• Strong experience in a Centre Manager role
• Current Working with Children 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, Australia’s most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to age five. This curriculum 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. It 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 wellbeing of all children, 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 wellbeing of our employees and their families.

About the company :

Affinity Early Learning is one of Australia’s leading childcare organisations, committed to delivering high-quality early education, supporting the professional growth of educators, and fostering safe, inclusive environments for children, families, and staff.