Diploma Room Leaders I Sydney Campuses

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

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 Sydney 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 learning, routines, safety and educator support within your room. You will work with the wider campus team to ensure children are inspired to learn in a safe, engaging and well-supported environment.

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 Sydney 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:

• Sydney East and City
• Sydney West
• Sydney South
• Sydney Lower and Upper North Shore
• Sydney Northern Beaches

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
• 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.

Please visit www.oac.edu.au if you are interested in learning more about us.

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