Experienced Lead Educator - Diploma Qualified

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Discounted childcare

Online learning and development

Above-award pay

Support Office team

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Bambini Childcare Group is seeking an experienced Lead Educator to guide a room, mentor a team and help every child thrive at our Balwyn centre in Melbourne. You will own the room's program, build relationships with children and families, and support co-educators daily.

Key responsibilities include delivering a play-based EYLF-aligned program, mentoring staff, maintaining NQS standards, and contributing to continuous centre improvement. Australian work rights are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA-approved) is the minimum qualification.
• Demonstrated experience as Lead/Room Leader in a long day care setting.
• Strong knowledge of EYLF and NQS and related regulations.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training.
• Current Police Check.
• National Child Safety Training - Foundation & Advanced Modules.
• Australian work rights are required.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver an engaging, play-based program aligned with EYLF.
• Observe, document and assess children's learning to inform planning and share progress with families.
• Lead, mentor and support your room team, modelling best practice daily.
• Build warm, respectful partnerships with families and communicate openly about development.
• Ensure the room meets NQS requirements and maintains a safe, healthy environment.
• Contribute to the centre's continuous improvement and positive team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring staff

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA-approved)

Job description

Experienced Lead Educator - Diploma Qualified

At Bambini Childcare Group, we believe the early years are the most important years. Our Balwyn centre is a warm, play-based environment where children are known, families are partners, and educators are supported to do their best work. We're now looking for an experienced Lead Educator to guide a room, mentor a team, and help every child thrive.

If you're passionate about early learning, confident leading a room, and ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

As Lead Educator, you'll take ownership of your room's program and daily rhythm, building genuine relationships with children and families while leading and supporting your co-educators. Day to day, you will:

• Design and deliver an engaging, play-based program aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Observe, document and assess children's learning to inform planning and share progress with families
• Lead, mentor and support your room team, modelling best practice every day
• Build warm, respectful partnerships with families and communicate openly about their child's development
• Ensure the room meets National Quality Standard (NQS) requirements and maintains a safe, healthy, welcoming environment
• Contribute to the centre's continuous improvement and positive team culture

About you

You're an experienced educator who leads with warmth and knows what great practice looks like. You'll bring:

• A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA-approved) as a minimum
• Demonstrated experience as a Lead or Room Leader in a long day care setting
• Strong working knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and relevant regulations
• A current Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training
• Excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for children's learning and wellbeing
• Current Police Check
• National Child Safety Training - Foundation & Advanced Modules
• Australian work rights are required for this position

Why Bambini

• Flexible work options - we promote work/life balance
• Discounted childcare (60% off)
• Online learning and development programs
• Above-award salary and wages for experienced staff
• Full support from an established Support Office team
• A fun, collaborative and supportive work culture

Bambini is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

Bambini is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment.