Room Leader

Only About Children Springboard; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Childcare discount up to 50%

Paid parental leave

Salary sacrifice options

Leadership development

Education assistance

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Only About Children Armadale is seeking a confident and organized Toddler Room Leader to guide learning, routines and educator support, ensuring calm days for children. You will lead programs aligned to children's interests, supervise staff, and foster strong family partnerships in a close-knit Armadale setting.

The role requires a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, leadership experience, and strong understanding of EYLF/NQF with current safety qualifications.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Experience leading a room or team.
• Understanding of EYLF, NQF, child safety and inclusive practice.
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.
• Leadership, mentoring and communication skills.
• Confidence managing room priorities, families and quality expectations.
• Working with Children Check and relevant clearance.

Responsibilities

• Guide learning, routines, safety, and educator support to ensure calm, connected days.
• Shape rhythm of the day with clear expectations and responsive programs.
• Lead planning, documentation, reflection and daily practice with teams.
• Oversee supervision, ratios, room routines and child safety.
• Build partnerships with families and keep day communications respectful.
• Contribute to QIP, audits, Responsible Person shifts and quality outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Room Leader

Job ad reference: OAC/1954115E Location Armadale Attachments No File Attached Advertisement Open Date 27-Oct-2026 Advertisement Closing Date 17-Nov-2026

About this role

Toddler Room Leader - OAC Armadale

In my room, every day has a rhythm.

There are stories and songs.

Big feelings and tiny shoes.

Questions that start with "why".

Paint on hands.

Friends to find.

Moments when I need someone steady to help me feel brave.

At Only About Children Armadale, that leader could be you.

We're looking for a confident, caring and organised Toddler Room Leader.

About our Armadale campus

At Armadale, my day feels bright, calm and full of character. I arrive at a renovated church on Kooyong Road, close to trains, buses, parks, playgrounds and cafés. The building feels special, but still warm and safe for children like me.

I learn in six indoor rooms and play outside with sandpits, a wooden fort and slide, rocky riverbeds, mist for warm days and shady spaces. I can make friends, ask questions, explore and feel proud when I try something new. This is where character, calm and curiosity come together.

You're The Difference

At OAC, they say You're The Difference.

I think that means you help my room feel safe, kind and ready for play. You help the grown-ups know what matters, so I can settle, make friends and try new things.

About the role

I need a room where the grown-ups work together.

As Room Leader, you will guide learning, routines, safety, family communication and educator support so children's days feel calm and connected.

What you'll do

• My room feels steady when you shape the rhythm of the day with calm routines and clear expectations.
• My learning grows when you lead programs that follow children's interests and stretch new ideas.
• My educators feel confident when you guide their planning, documentation, reflection and daily practice.
• My safety stays central when you lead supervision, ratios, room routines and child safe practice.
• My family feels connected when you build respectful partnerships and share my day with care.
• My campus gets stronger when you contribute to QIP, audits, Responsible Person shifts and quality outcomes.

What you'll bring

• A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or higher.
• Experience leading a room or team.
• Understanding of the EYLF, NQF, child safety and inclusive practice.
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.
• Leadership, mentoring and communication skills.
• Confidence managing room priorities, families and quality expectations.
• A Working with Children Check and relevant clearance.

What we offer

• OAC recognises the difference your leadership makes through above award pay, worker retention payment and recognition programs.
• Your family matters too, with up to 50% childcare discount for eligible team members, paid parental leave and salary sacrifice options.
• Leadership development, Grow Curriculum support and professional learning help you guide the room with confidence and care.
• Your pathway can grow into Assistant Director, Educational Leader or Campus Director roles.
• Education assistance, qualification support and paid study leave where eligible can help you keep developing.
• OAC Rewards, Wellbeing Days, TELUS Health EAP and wellbeing resources help you feel supported as you lead.

Child safety and inclusion

I need to feel safe before I can learn, play and grow.

At OAC, child safety comes first. There is zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. Everyone who joins the team must help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive place where children have a voice, feel safe, and are valued and respected.

You will need to complete all required working with children, background and compliance checks. OAC welcomes people from all backgrounds who share this commitment.