Room Leader

Lady Gowrie Tasmania; Launceston; In loco; AUD 68.000 - 82.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Salary packaging benefits

Ongoing professional development

ECA Learning Hub access

15% family fee discount

Mentoring and leadership development

Collaborative workplace culture

Descrizione del lavoro

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is seeking a full-time Room Leader at University North Education and Care Service to lead educators, deliver high-quality education and care, and create engaging, inclusive and safe learning environments for children. You will mentor educators, promote reflective practice, strengthen team capability and ensure quality outcomes for children and families.

You will bring Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved), strong knowledge of the NQF, NQS

Competenze

• Excellent communication, relationship-building and teamwork skills.
• The ability and willingness to fulfil Responsible Person duties.
• Experience mentoring or leading educators in an early childhood setting.

Mansioni

• Lead and support educators to deliver consistent, high-quality daily practice and routines.
• Guide educator practice through mentoring, coaching and constructive feedback.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and accountable team culture.
• Support curriculum planning, documentation and reflective practice in line with EYLF and NQS.
• Ensure children's safety and wellbeing through effective supervision and compliance with LGT's policies.
• Support Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) priorities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with the Service Leadership Team to support quality outcomes across the service.
• Undertake Responsible Person responsibilities when required.

Formazione

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved)

Descrizione del lavoro

About Us

We are a not-for-profit, community-based organisation providing education and care to children from birth to 12 years of age across Tasmania. Lady Gowrie Tasmania has a simple position statement – ‘Children First’ – and is committed to providing the highest quality education and care for children to give them the best start in life. We embrace the uniqueness of each child, family, and educator, and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences that enrich our community. Our practices are built on trust, open communication, and genuine collaboration with families, ensuring that every voice is welcomed and acknowledged. We foster an environment where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to express themselves, while educators model respect, empathy, and kindness.

Learn more about Lady Gowrie Tasmania: gowrie-tas.com.au

About The Role

As a full-time Room Leader at our University North Education and Care Service, you will lead by example, supporting educators to deliver high-quality education and care while creating engaging, inclusive and safe learning environments for children. Working closely with the Service Leadership Team, you will play a key role in mentoring educators, promoting reflective practice, strengthening team capability and ensuring quality outcomes for children and families.

As Part Of The Role, You Will

• Lead and support educators to deliver consistent, high-quality daily practice and routines.
• Guide educator practice through mentoring, coaching and constructive feedback.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and accountable team culture.
• Support curriculum planning, documentation and reflective practice in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standard (NQS).
• Ensure children's safety and wellbeing through effective supervision and compliance with LGT's policies and procedures.
• Support Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) priorities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Work collaboratively with the Service Leadership Team to support quality outcomes across the service
• Undertake Responsible Person responsibilities when required.

About You

You are an experienced early childhood Educator who enjoys mentoring others, leading by example and creating positive outcomes for children.

You Will Bring

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved) as a minimum.
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standards (NQS) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
• Experience supporting, mentoring or leading educators within an early childhood setting.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to child safety, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• The ability and willingness to fulfil Responsible Person duties.
• Current Tasmanian Registration for Working with Vulnerable People (Child-Related Activity).

Why Join Lady Gowrie Tasmania?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced educator ready to grow their leadership skills and make a meaningful impact within a supportive and values-driven organisation.

We Offer

• Access to salary packaging benefits to help maximise your take-home pay.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to the ECA Learning Hub with a wide range of professional learning resources.
• 15% fee discount for eligible family members' children attending Lady Gowrie Tasmania services.
• Supportive leadership and opportunities to develop your mentoring and leadership capabilities.
• A collaborative, inclusive and values-driven workplace culture.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, families and communities.

Salary

Approximately $68,450–$82,300 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

Applications close 5:00pm Thursday 22 October 2026

Our Commitment to Child Safety & Inclusion

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a child safe organisation and the rights and best interests of children is our paramount consideration. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Our recruitment and selection processes reflect this commitment. All applicants are subject to child safety screening, including verbal reference checks, in person interviews and verification of checks, qualifications and work history, before employment can commence.

LGT strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment across our services, programs and workplaces, where diversity in all its forms, including strengths, cultural background, identity and abilities are recognised and celebrated. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and anyone who shares our values and passion for supporting children, families, and communities.