Join Milestones Early Learning Lakes Entrance as our Centre Manager and lead the way in early childhood education in Victoria - where every child's journey matters! We are seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Manager to oversee our 65-place centre in regional VIC. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on a small centre with 4 classrooms. 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 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 your local community, including partnerships with families and use your marketing flair to strategically increase occupancy of the service. Mentor and support the centre 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 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 and promote 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. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant. LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr