early childhood teacher

center manager

educator

child care assistant director

center director

Affinity Education Group

Affinity employees experts in required field.  Human resources are just that, a resource.  A resource is used when required and discarded when no longer required.
The culture is very autonomous and innovative.  It is a great place to work if you like contract work (which I do).  It is fast moving, ever changing and dynamic.  
If job security is important to you then this is not the place for you.
If autonomy, flexible work-life, and organisational change on a daily basis is interesting to you then AEG is the place for you.  
I really liked working here, and I enjoyed the fast-pace and different tasks every day.
If you set a target you are expected to reach it, and the could include long hours, but on the other hand if you can catch a break you can extend your lunch hour or leave early.  As long as you get the project work completed, and everything you need to do is done before your leave then it is up to you how you spend your time.  The culture of autonomy, innovation and meeting your targets is all up to you to achieve.

- Have visited a few centres so far. Some centres look lovely and nice, but some managers are disrespectful and mean, who doesn't care about their staff even they got sick, You have to come to work in the morning if you got a fever (40degress), then they might send you home later. Due to the stress, staff are constantly sick. You have to beg for sick leaves and pay your medication fees from your pocket. They might shift your roster and give you 1-2 hours, and speak ill of you behind your back.

-They also don't value people's effort and input. The company is driven by money, they will add workload with hardly any support, even if you are a highly efficient person.

- Workplace bullying, often by management. (Especially when employed lots of relatives in the business.)

- The director doesn't care about the children's growth and development, all they need to do is "IN RATIO" and that's it!

- The very high turnover rate in some centres.

A positive working environment, with open and honest feedback, employees are comfortable and at ease in sharing their thoughts and ideas without judgement. Supportive management who listen and encourage employees to strive and work at their best, thus, developing a work culture of trust and mutual respect. 

Great work-life balance with negotiable working arrangements and accessible resources to manage stress and workload. 

The company also invests professional development of their staff such as training opportunities, scholarship and traineeship opportunities with rewards and recognition and creating a culture of workplace appreciation.

An inclusive and diverse working environment that respects cultural and religious values, thus creating a positive workplace where staff feel welcomed and valued.


Having worked in the Child Care Industry for many years, I have to say that Affinity Education is the best company I have ever worked for.  I go to work each day feeling good as I know that we are respected and valued as staff members.  Affinity genuinely care about the Education and Care of our children and the staff. Their Life -long Learning programs are not only for the children but the staff as well. Everyone has the opportunity to further their training in all areas, including yearly conferences with the very best of speakers.  I cannot speak highly enough of the support given by Management. This company really look after their staff. They listen and hear what staff are saying and best of all they act on it.  Affinity continually strive to go above and beyond by giving so much back to their centres. For the past few years working with this company I can honestly say that I have not had any setbacks or disappoinments.

The most enjoyable part of my job would likely be seeing the growth and development of the children I work with. Helping them achieve milestones, whether it's a new skill, a social breakthrough, or simply seeing them happy, can be incredibly rewarding. I also find fulfillment in building strong relationships with families and seeing the positive impact that the center has on the community. The workplace culture, supportive team environment, and the opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives would likely be some of the most enjoyable aspects of my job.

In general, working with Affinity Education Group for 3 years now offers a fulfilling, dynamic career for those passionate like me about child development, education, and community building.

I worked for Affinity Education for 6 years, during this time I slowly watched affinity destroy everything there was to love about the centres they took over. 

Bullying area managers made it clear that money and cutting costs in all areas were the only things that matter. Educators are forced to work over time (sometimes up to 2.5 hours a day) with only 30 minutes lunch break where they were told they were not aloud to leave the building.  Educators are forced to agree to being owed TOIL but that is never paid or given back to them.

Affinity education has no problem with running their centres over ratio, under qualified and with  over stressed educators. They do not give the educators programming time or spend money on resources.

As an educator, a typical day involves planning lessons, engaging with the children, and fostering a supportive learning environment. I’ve learned to adapt to diverse learning needs and develop patience and strong communication skills.  

Workplace culture is key to creating a positive environment for both children and staffs. A culture of inclusivity, respect, and teamwork enhances productivity and job satisfaction. The hardest part of the job can be balancing administrative duties with providing personalized attention to each children. 

The most enjoyable part is witnessing children's  growth and their moments of success, knowing I’ve contributed to their development. It’s incredibly rewarding to see them thrive and learn in their unique ways.

This company is purely driven by money. The lack of care and thought they have for their staff that work in their centres is appalling. Overworked and unappreciated! staff working higher duties and not being paid for it, understaffing centres and low maintenance when it comes to gardening and damage to the structure. I gave the company a second chance by moving interstate but its exactly the same. Affinity manages to make millions but puts nothing into their centres, resources and centres are run down and expected to be filled. Centre managers are overworked and basically used for every job whilst still being expected to do their office job and be on the floor.  Area managers are constantly changing and staff are continually quitting.

I highly recommend Affinity Education.  They have been extremely supportive at all levels of management.   I have had the opportunity to progress within the company from a Centre Manager to a Area Manager.  I learn something new everyday.  I love Supporting, Mentoring and coaching my Centres and the professionals within the centres. 
We have serious fun and enjoyment within the workplace.  You are recognized for your hard work and dedication. 
We also have the opportunity to participate in professional development through the learning academy.
I have been in the industry for 24 years and this is the most supportive company that I have worked for.  I highly recommend the company.  

The Affinity Education Group is such a great company to work with. I first started working with this company as a casual worker which, took me to many different centres to fill in shifts meeting lots of the many wonderful staff members. After a couple of months, I got the offer to work for them in a permanent position. The Affinity Education Group is a very supportive company. They will provide the best quality education for all children and will support their employees to improve their teaching skills by giving their staff the opportunity to study through the company. I am currently studying towards my diploma through the company which helps me develop and improve my skills and my knowledge. I can't thank them enough for how much they helped and supported me in my career.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Early childhood teacher 4 salaries reported	$29.58 per hour
Center manager 2 salaries reported	$69,750 per year
Educator 2 salaries reported	$30.00 per hour
Child care assistant director 1 salary reported	$30.00 per hour
Center director 1 salary reported	$37.50 per hour

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