Assistant Centre Manager | The Beach Kincumber
At The Beach Kincumber, we're looking for an exceptional Assistant Centre Manager who is passionate about people, leadership, and early education. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and inspiring leader to support a high-performing team, build meaningful relationships with families, and help drive centre success.
Located in the beautiful Central Coast, The Beach Kincumber offers a welcoming community, supportive leadership team, and the opportunity to grow your career with one of Australia's largest and most respected early education providers.
At Affinity Education, we believe great leaders create great experiences for children, families, and educators. If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we'd love to hear from you.
Affinity Advantages
- 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day
- Access to fully funded Leadership and Management training through the Affinity Learning Academy
- Scholarships available for Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Early Childhood Education
- Clear career pathways with opportunities to progress to:
- Centre Manager
- Senior Centre Manager
- Area Manager
- Quality Advisor
- More than 50% of leadership positions are filled internally
- 30% discount on Goodlife Health Clubs and Fitness First memberships
- Access to wellbeing support through TELUS Health, Bupa benefits and discounts at over 100 leading retailers
- Recognition programs that celebrate your contribution and success
As Assistant Centre Manager, you will work alongside the Centre Manager to create a thriving and engaging learning environment while supporting the daily operations of the service.
You will:
- Support the overall management and operation of the centre
- Lead, coach and mentor educators to deliver high-quality outcomes for children
- Foster strong partnerships with families and the local community
- Drive occupancy growth through relationship building and community engagement
- Support compliance with National Quality Standards, policies and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to achieving operational and financial goals
- Promote a positive, inclusive and collaborative team culture
You are a confident and supportive leader who is passionate about empowering others and delivering exceptional early childhood education.
You'll bring:
- A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
- Proven leadership experience within an early childhood education setting
- A current Working with Children Check
- Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standards
- Experience supporting occupancy growth, team development and operational success
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A commitment to creating safe, inclusive and engaging environments for children
Our educators and teachers are trained in Affinity's Lifelong Learning Curriculum – Australia's most advanced approach to early childhood education for children from birth to five years.
Grounded in contemporary research and evidence-informed practice, our curriculum incorporates leading educational frameworks including Circle of Security, Abecedarian and Project-Based Learning. We believe children learn best when supported by nurturing educators working in partnership with families and communities.
Affinity Education is a Child Safe Organisation, and the safety, wellbeing and rights of children are our highest priority.
We are committed to creating inclusive environments where every child feels safe, supported, respected and valued. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm and are dedicated to upholding child-safe practices across all our centres.
We also celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member feels respected, empowered and supported to succeed.
Love. Learn. Grow.
Join The Beach Kincumber and become part of a team where your leadership makes a genuine difference every day. Apply now and help shape the future of early education.
