Diploma Room Leaders I Melbourne Campuses

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

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Childcare discount

Flexible hours

Wellbeing days

Extra annual leave

Learning & development

Training support

Loyalty program

Retail discounts

Employee assistance

Job summary

Only About Children in Melbourne is seeking a Diploma-qualified Room Leader to guide day-to-day learning, routines and educator support within your room. You will work collaboratively with the campus team to create safe, engaging environments where children can learn through play.

You will lead learning experiences, mentor educators, and uphold the highest standards of safety and wellbeing in a dynamic early years setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education from a recognised Registered Training Organisation or ACECQA approved equivalent
• Minimum of two years full-time relevant work experience
• Current Working with Children Check, Employee
• 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

Two years' experience in ECE

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

About Only About Children

At Only About Children, our purpose is to give every child the space, support and confidence to grow, learn and discover.

About This Role

About Only About Children

At Only About Children, our purpose is to give every child the space, support and confidence to grow, learn and discover.

We believe children have a right to choice in their learning, which is why our curriculum is grounded in child-led, play-based learning. Through OAC Grow, and embedded experiences across areas such as Active, Drama, Language, Music and Sustainability, children are supported to explore their interests, build confidence and develop skills for life.

With more than 80 campuses across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, we provide high-quality early years education and care to over 8,000 families.

About The Role

Our Melbourne campuses are looking to welcome full-time Diploma qualified Room Leaders with at least two years of full-time work experience in an Early Childhood setting.

This is a full-time opportunity with an annual salary of $68,865 to $80,000 + Super, depending on qualifications and experience.

As a Room Leader, you will lead the day-to-day learning, routines, safety and educator support within your room. You will work collaboratively with the wider campus team to create safe, engaging and inspiring environments where children can learn through play and build confidence.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Our campuses

Our Melbourne campuses are designed to inspire children aged 0 to 6 to grow, learn and discover. Across our campuses, you'll find age-specific learning environments, thoughtfully resourced rooms and outdoor play spaces designed to support curiosity, movement, creativity and connection.

Positions Are Available Across

• Melbourne City
• Melbourne East
• Melbourne West
• North Melbourne
• South Melbourne
• Torquay Area
• Geelong Area

You're The Difference

At OAC, You're The Difference.

That means the way you lead, guide and care has a real impact. As a Room Leader, you help create the rhythm of the room, support educators to feel confident, and ensure children experience safe, meaningful and joyful learning every day.

We Recognise The Difference You Make Through

• Competitive above award pay
• Discounted childcare fees
• Flexible work options
• Two wellbeing days and the option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave
• Learning and development opportunities
• Financial support for training or study
• Loyalty recognition program
• Retail discount program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Skills And Experience Requirements

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education from a recognised Registered Training Organisation, or equivalent ACECQA approved qualification
• Minimum of two years full-time relevant work experience
• Current Working with Children Check, Employee
• 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

Child safety and inclusion

At OAC, child safety comes first. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and harm, and every team member is responsible for creating safe, nurturing and inclusive environments where children have a voice, feel safe, and are valued and respected.

Successful candidates will be required to complete all required working with children, background and compliance checks.