Diploma Room Leader: Inspire Play-Based Learning

Only About Children; Sydney; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive above award pay

Discounted childcare fees

Flexible work options

Two wellbeing days

Option to purchase additional annual留

Learning and development opportunities

Financial support for training or stud

Loyalty recognition program

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Only About Children’s Sydney campuses are seeking a Diploma-qualified Room Leader to lead learning and routines in a busy early years environment. Two years of full-time experience in a childcare setting is required, with a focus on child-led play-based learning and strong safety practices.

You’ll work with a supportive campus team to inspire curiosity while ensuring compliant, engaging experiences that support development and family partnerships.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and ACECQA approved qualification.
• Minimum of two years full-time relevant work experience.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and EYLF.
• Experience with programming, planning and documenting children's learning.
• Ability to establish room routines and manage daily room operations.
• Experience mentoring or managing educators within the room.
• Strong family communication and partnership skills.
• Genuine passion for early childhood education and development.
• Creative, supportive and cooperative team approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead a safe, inclusive and engaging room environment where children are actively supervised, cared for and supported.
• Plan and implement child-led, play-based learning experiences using the OAC Grow Curriculum, EYLF and NQF.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and families through warm, respectful and responsive communication.
• Guide daily routines, small group experiences, transitions, mealtimes and room responsibilities.
• Document children's learning through OAC Connect and maintain records that support development, planning and QIP requirements.
• Mentor and support educators in the room through guidance, reflection and modelling strong practice.
• Maintain a strong everyday commitment to child safety, wellbeing, compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Room leadership

Child development

EYLF & NQF

Planning & programming

Mentoring educators

Family communication

Safety & compliance

Team collaboration

Play-based learning

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Only About Children’s Sydney campuses are seeking a Diploma-qualified Room Leader to lead learning and routines in a busy early years environment. Two years of full-time experience in a childcare setting is required, with a focus on child-led play-based learning and strong safety practices.

You’ll work with a supportive campus team to inspire curiosity while ensuring compliant, engaging experiences that support development and family partnerships.