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    4.3(526 ratings)
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    4.2(525 ratings)
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    4.4(526 ratings)
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    4.4(526 ratings)
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    5.0
    Operations Manager
    Dec 2025
    Brisbane QLD 40002 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    Great supportive company
    The good thingsGreat team values. Great support network. Would go back in a heart beat
    The challengesBig area to cover but it is what it is.
    5.0
    Diploma Educator
    Dec 2025
    Brisbane QLD 40003 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    I’m really enjoying working at the centre I’m at, it’s been a truly wonderful supportive experience
    The good thingsI have worked for a large non for profit company before, and I left because of the toxic environment and poor , poor management. Since making the change and working for Affinity, I finally feel respected, my hard work is appreciated and valued, and the team and my Centre Director are incredibly professional, supportive, genuinely care about the children, Educators and families, and are friendly. They ensure safety is the number one priority. And follow all policies and procedures thoroughly.
    The challengesWe could do with some centre upgrades and some new resources, slightly higher pay, but thats it.
    5.0
    Kitchen Cook
    Oct 2025
    Eatons Hill QLD 4037Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great Team Culture and very Supportive
    The good thingsI have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunities I’ve received while studying my Diploma alongside my role with the company. The supportive team culture and positive work environment have made a significant difference in both my personal and professional growth. I feel valued, encouraged, and continuously motivated to develop my skills. The families we work with are wonderful and contribute to a warm, community-focused atmosphere that makes every day rewarding. The Centre Manager is great and is hands on when needed.
    The challengesI don't think there is anything I have found challanging
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Centre Manager
    Oct 2025
    Brisbane QLD 400015 to 16 years in the role, current employee
    Long term employee, happy with the support and structure a company like Affinity can provide.
    The good thingsLots of amazing people work for this company. Lots of support in different departments available.
    The challengesThe sector as a whole needs to be improved.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Data
    Oct 2025
    Brisbane QLD 40001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Horrible , I would not recommend anyone to work here
    The good thingsnothing, people are really rude, and not honest
    The challengesHR doing their job in things that matter rather than taking advantage of their position, and stop putting people in vulnerable situations and at risk
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Educator Assistant
    May 2025
    Hillcrest QLD 4118Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Very well satisfied to working at Affinity Education Group
    The good thingsThe company provides clear career progression pathways, allowing employees to move up within the organization.
    The challengesStruggle with balancing administrative tasks with the demands of providing individualized attention to children.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Customer Service Specialist
    Apr 2025
    Brisbane QLD 4000Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Amazing, so grateful, accepted and very appreciated.
    The good thingsThe support from managers, team leaders is amazing. I have been shown so much support, assistance in learning new software etc. I am able to really thrive with AEG and progress in my career goals.
    The challengesFinding out information last sometimes. I haven't come across to many challenges, however, I do enjoy a challenge.
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Centre Support Officer
    Mar 2025
    Brisbane QLD 40001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    For profit not for children
    The good thingsThe team I worked in and my direct manager. I learned a lot and met some amazing people.
    The challengesNegative culture - CSO staff is a revolving door. Executives only concern is profit, they don’t listen when serious issues are raised. Children’s health and safety is only prioritised when the company is forced to take action by dept. Centre staff are micromanaged/denigrated until they burn out.
    3 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Assistant Centre Manager
    Feb 2025
    Cashmere QLD 45003 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Supportive working environment with lots of opportunities for growth. My home away from home with a hard working, fun and amazing team!
    The good thingsPositive workplace culture, teamwork & continuous support to grow and learn professionally.
    The challengesManaging staff shortages has been one of the biggest challenges.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Chief People Officer
    Feb 2025
    Brisbane QLD 40001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Growing organisation with a strong culture and great opportunities.
    The good thingsFabulous workplace culture where they live the values.
    The challengesFast paced environment
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Family Support Consultant
    Feb 2025
    Brisbane QLD 40001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Overall it was a great job when we first started but when management changed - the team went to the ground and the job was just too toxic and management would degrade you when you challenge them.
    The good thingsThe friendships that were created.
    The challengesManagement was so bad when TLs swtiched. No room for improvement even after talking to them about it and what needs to change. They just outsource other people who dont know anything about the job.
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Centre Support Office
    Jan 2025
    Brisbane QLD 40003 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Genuinely traumatic workplace but thankful for such exposure to build resilience
    The good thingsThe team I worked with was uplifting, however they also felt the crunch of unrealistic expectations coming from executives
    The challengesThe culture, the pay, the lack of career advancements, the workload, the gaslighting, the cult-like atmosphere, the degradation to centre based employees
    5.0
    Centre Manager
    Nov 2024
    Arana Hills QLD 4054Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    In my 26 years working in Early Education and Care, I have never felt so supported by an employer nor have I ever felt such a sense of belonging and appreciation.
    The good thingsIncredible support structure within the organisation and access to career pathways for development and progression.
    The challengesI honestly can't think of anything.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Assistant
    Aug 2024
    Runcorn QLD 41131 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Take care of your staff and your staff take care of your business.
    The good thingsGreat team and work life balance
    The challengesThere are no one day that are the same
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Lead Diploma Educator
    Aug 2024
    Narangba QLD 45047 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Great sense of community and support, couldn't recommend them enough
    The good thingsVery supportive and great career advancement opportunities Ive always felt supported in ny work environment and encouraged for personal and professional growth
    The challengesWork life balance is always a challenge but Affinity has always been quite flexible to accommodate my needs.
    5.0
    Childcare Educator
    Jul 2024
    Eatons Hill QLD 40371 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Overall good place to work for.
    The good thingsGreat and friendly staff, great management.Get to study free of charge.
    The challengesUnder staff which results in us getting half hour breaks only.
    5.0
    Diploma Educator
    Jul 2024
    Spring Hill QLD 40001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    It is wonderful to be part of the Affinity Education Group.
    The good thingsAffinity Education Group is a great company to work with, as I always feel grateful for the opportunities and support from the management. It is amazing how they offer career development opportunities and connections with our teams. I am thankful to be part of this company.
    The challengesShort staff sometimes. But it is manageable.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Assistant Manager
    May 2024
    Arana Hills QLD 40543 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    I enjoyed transferring from interstate with Affinity, starting a new job having some expectations and knowledge of the company was comforting.
    The good thingsCareer progression opportunities, Scholarships for training at various levels, opportunities to transfer between states.
    The challengesBalancing staffing shortages, Hiring new staff.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Educator
    May 2024
    Taigum QLD 4018Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Working in a positive environment 😌
    The good thingsWe are getting lots of opportunities to learn . Very supportive team and Management.
    The challengesHaving a serious fun
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Assistant Centre Manager
    Jan 2024
    Jimboomba QLD 4280Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    A wonderful sense of community.
    The good thingsIt was great to have an opportunity to return to Affinity in a more senior role – after a number of years break working for them in training roles, I am keen to step up in leadership and career development. Very happy with the onboarding process and support I’ve been offered.
    The challengesBeing short staffed is always a challenge – we do our best to manage this and are welcoming new people to the company.
    1.0
    Director
    Nov 2023
    Brisbane QLD 40001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Not a great place to work.
    The good thingsThere are not many good things about this company
    The challengesSo many challenges. Toxic work environment would definitely not recommend working here.
    4 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Early Childhood Teacher
    Oct 2023
    Lutwyche QLD 4030current employee
    It's a good company which abide by the compliance.
    The good thingsstaff do their jobs and know what they are doing.
    The challengesshortage of staff can make things difficult sometimes
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Early Childhood Teacher and Educational Leader
    Oct 2023
    Lutwyche QLD 40305 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    My quality as an Educator is valued in a wonderful variety of ways, remuneration, opportunities, respect, and working flexibility.
    The good thingsOpportunities to progress your role are available to anyone who wishes to pursue them, it is wonderful to have these opportunities available.
    The challengesThe only challenge all centres have right now is quality and quantity educators, but, hey if you join you can help solve this and you too could benefit from the opportunities a large company like Affinity can provide.
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Area Manager
    Oct 2023
    Brisbane QLD 4000Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Making a positive difference in our local communities whilst supporting teams, children and their families.
    The good thingsI love all the support the team get from the different departments in our Cso. I also really enjoy the diversity, each day is really exciting when you get to learn about your teams and their cultures. Its great hearing all of the different languages being spoken.
    The challengesWe are always looking for new team who are wanting to reach new goals and grow their careers.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Assistant Educator
    Sep 2023
    Taigum QLD 4018
    It is a wonderful place to work at.
    The good thingsGood to work here lovely people
    The challengesNeed more skills in looking after children who have behaviour problems.
    5.0
    Lead Educator
    Sep 2023
    Taigum QLD 40189 to 10 years in the role, current employee
    It’s been great for me
    The good thingsI have been working in Affinity education group since 2014 and it has been really good experience for me. I always love going to work. Our Manager Erica Martin always been helpful and caring. I gained a lot of professional experience working with Affinity education Group. Happy to be a part of a wonderful company.
    The challengesChallenges are always there in any field but we are always provided with relevant training .
    5.0
    Lead Educator
    Sep 2023
    Taigum QLD 4018current employee
    Well supported
    The good thingsI have worked at the centre I have been at for 18 years and Affinity has made a lot of good changes to the way things are run. They have a support system that helps with a variety of different things.
    The challengesProgramming and planning time can be a bit tricky due to shortage of educators.
    5.0
    Centre Manager
    Sep 2023
    Taigum QLD 4018
    I feel so lucky to work for Affinity! The team is amazing and supportive. Management is flexible and friendly. The company did sponsor me and for that I'll be forever grateful. You can go work anywhere you want as they have childcare in many places.
    The good thingsAffinity offers you a range of opportunity to develop your career. The company is flexible and the management is very supportive.
    The challengesI think it will be nice to have a monthly budget to spend with resources, which is very very limited atm.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Early Childhood Teacher
    Sep 2023
    Bowen Hills QLD 40061 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Affinity Bowen Hills is a good company to work for.
    The good thingsThe Bowen Hills Centre has a supportive team environment, where I feel encouraged to succeed. Affinity Bowen Hills provides multiple opportunities for professional development to continue developing a lifelong learning philosophy.
    The challengesProgramming time can be a challenge due to staff shortage.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Early Childhood Teacher and Educational Leader
    Sep 2023
    Bowen Hills QLD 40063 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Supportive and caring team at Papilio Early Learning Bowen Hills!
    The good thingsWorking at Papilio Early Learning Bowen Hills means you're entering a supportive team who will encourage and inspire you to succeed. Whatever goal you would like to achieve, the team are right there to support you. As the Early Childhood Teacher and Educational Leader, I have the privilege of working closely with all of the staff to help them develop and grow professionally.
    The challengesOur current working hours are very long due to short staff.
    1 person found this helpful
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