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Join our team at Milestones Cooma!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 the picturesque snowy mountains, you will be working for one of Australias 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 AdvantagesExclusive bonus program offering generous cash incentives.50% discount on childcare fees from your first day.Scholarships for Bachelor or Master''s degrees in early childhood education.Extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of promotions from within.Access to Affinity Learning Academy fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses to advance your career.Career progression opportunities towards management roles such as Senior Centre Manager, Area Manager, or Quality Advisor.30% discount on 12-month memberships with Goodlife or Fitness First.Wellbeing initiatives with partners like TELUS Health, Bupa insurance benefits, and discounts at over 100 retailers.About the Centre:Welcome to Milestones Early Learning Cooma! We are a small 46-place centre that thrives on family grouping environments and building strong relationships with children. Our small team is bubbly, friendly, and passionate about education. We focus on trusting relationships with children and families. Our small country town centre features a large natural outdoor area with vegetable garden beds and even a worm farm! We look forward to meeting you!About the Role:Manage the day-to-day operations of the Centre(s) in line with company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and meeting financial targets.Create long-lasting connections with the local community, including partnerships with families, and use marketing skills to increase occupancy.Mentor and support the centre(s) to meet or exceed the National Quality Standards.About You:A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification.Strong experience in a Centre Manager role.A current Working with Childrens Check.Experience in achieving targets and maintaining 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. We care about our team as much as we care about children. At Affinity, our people shine, enabling us to deliver the best in early education!Our Curriculum:Our educators are trained in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, Australias most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to five. It emphasizes nurturing and engaged educators working in partnership with families and communities. It incorporates models like Circle of Security, Abecedarian, and Project-Based Learning.Our Safety Commitment:We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. We prioritize the safety, rights, and wellbeing of children, with a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and harm. We also ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees and their families.We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer and are committed to responding to every applicant.LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr