Room Leader

YMCA Whittlesea; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RDO option

Staff discounts

Professional development

Modern learning centre

Work-life balance

Supportive team

Job summary

YMCA Whittlesea is hiring a Room Leader for Orchard Road Community and Early Learning Centre in Doreen. The role is full-time and permanent, with shifts from 6:30am to 6:30pm and possible monthly RDO flexibility.

You will oversee daily room operations, mentor educators and deliver a high-quality programme tailored to each child. The position requires a Diploma in Children’s Services (or equivalent) and proven experience as an educator, preferably as a Room Leader.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• A strong commitment to child safety, wellbeing, inclusion and the rights of every child.
• A passion for inspiring young minds and a playful spirit.
• Current CPR, First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Run the day-to-day operation of the room.
• Lead and mentor educators in the room.
• Deliver a high-quality program reflecting children's interests and needs.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and educators.
• Collaborate with management to achieve positive outcomes for children.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Child safety commitment

Playful spirit

Inspiring minds

Education

Diploma in Children’s Services

Job description

Team:ORCELC_LongDayCare
Posted on:26 October 2026
Salary: Dependent on Qualifications and Experience

Are you a diploma qualified educator or experienced Room Leader who wants to make a real difference for young children?

Join a supportive, experienced team in a not-for-profit organisation that values kindness, warmth and fun. You’ll work in a modern, purpose-built early learning centre that is part of a community hub in Doreen.

About Y Whittlesea

The opportunity

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Room Leader to join our team at Orchard Road Community and Early Learning Centre in Doreen.

This is a full time, permanent role with shifts ranging from 6:30am to 6:30pm. The role may also offer flexibility for a monthly RDO arrangement where operationally suitable.

As the room leader, you will:

• run the day-to-day operation of your room.
• lead and mentor educators.
• deliver a high-quality program that reflects the interests, strengths and needs of each child.
• build positive relationships with children, families and educators.
• work with management to achieve positive outcomes for children.

We’re proud to be a participating employer in the Education Care Workers Retention Payment Scheme, supporting the recognition and retention of dedicated professionals in the childcare sector. Some of the other benefits we offer include:

• Flexibility: an RDO option with this full time role.
• Staff benefits: generous staff childcare discounts, and over-award benefits in children’s services.
• Professional growth: a strong focus on professional development.
• Great learning environment: we maintain an over-ratio of educators in all rooms, have small group sizes for effective teaching, and are located in a modern, purpose-built centre.
• Work-life balance: ample non-contact time, and a generous budget for resources.
• Supportive team: a supportive Educational Leader and management team.

What you’ll bring

• Minimum Diploma in Children’s Services (or equivalent as recognised by ACECQA).
• Experience as a qualified educator, ideally as a Room Leader.
• Strong organisational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• A strong commitment to child safety, wellbeing, inclusion and the rights of every child.
• A passion for inspiring young minds and a playful spirit.
• Legal right to live and work in Australia.
• Working with Children Check and Police Check (International Police Check if you have lived outside Australia in the last 5 years).
• Current nationally recognised CPR, First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma qualifications.
• Valid Child Safety Training (GECCKO) and Child Protection training module certificates in line with regulatory requirements.

Safeguarding at the Y

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

The Y is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.

This position is available at: ORCELC_LongDayCare
121 Orchard Road
Doreen
3754 Victoria