Room Leader

Only About Children; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Childcare discount

Career development

Education assistance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Only About Children Caringbah is seeking a confident Room Leader to guide a vibrant early learning room, build trusting relationships with families and lead a team of educators to deliver calm, engaging daily experiences. You'll lead curriculum delivery under EYLF, uphold child safety, mentor staff and collaborate with families to support children's development in a nurturing, well-organised environment.

This role offers leadership development, ongoing training and the chance to influence room

Qualifications

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or higher is required.
• Experience leading a room or team in an early childhood education setting.
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQF, child safety and inclusive practice.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily rhythm of the room with calm, consistent routines.
• Plan, implement and evaluate programs aligned with EYLF and Grow Curriculum.
• Guide educators in intentional teaching, documentation and reflective practice.
• Maintain child safety, supervision, ratios, behaviour guidance and incident management.
• Build strong family partnerships and act as the key room contact.
• Mentor, coach and support educators, including onboarding and feedback.
• Contribute to campus quality initiatives, audits and meetings.

Skills

People leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Planning & organisation

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Room Leader

We're looking for a confident, caring and organised Room Leader to join our team at Only About Children Caringbah. This is a role for someone who loves guiding a room, building strong relationships and creating the kind of calm, engaging environment where children and educators can thrive.

About our Caringbah campus

There's a real sense of heart at Caringbah. Located on Cawarra Road, the campus sits in a practical Sutherland Shire pocket close to local cafés, activities, transport and community services. It has a lively local feel, but once you step inside, the campus feels warm, established and full of adventure. Families often describe Caringbah as an extended family. Children explore three large undercover outdoor areas, including a mud kitchen, vegetable garden and climbing pirate ship, alongside bright age-based indoor rooms. Families regularly speak about approachable leadership, caring educators, clean spaces and strong school readiness. It's a campus where your relationships can help children build confidence, friendships and a love of learning.

You're The Difference at OAC

At Only About Children, everything starts with one simple truth: You're The Difference. As a Room Leader, the way you set the rhythm, support your team and build trust with families shapes the experience of every child in your room. Your leadership helps children feel settled, educators feel confident and families feel connected. With us, you'll see your impact in stronger room culture, richer learning and children who feel safe, capable and ready to participate.

About the role

As Room Leader, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day educational, operational and people outcomes within your allocated room. You'll lead curriculum delivery, child safe practice, team communication and family partnerships, while supporting educators to build confidence and deliver high-quality care and learning.

What you'll do

• Lead the daily rhythm of your room, creating calm, consistent routines that help children and educators thrive.
• Lead planning, implementation and evaluation of programs aligned with the EYLF and OAC Grow Curriculum.
• Guide educators in intentional teaching, documentation, reflective practice and learning analysis.
• Maintain child safe supervision, ratios, behaviour guidance and incident management across the room.
• Build strong family partnerships and act as the key contact for room-level communication.
• Mentor, coach and support educators, including onboarding, feedback and capability building.
• Contribute to QIP, audits, meetings, Responsible Person shifts and campus-wide quality outcomes.

What you'll bring

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or higher.
• Demonstrated experience leading a room or team in an ECEC setting.
• Strong working knowledge of the EYLF, NQF, child safety and inclusive practice.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.
• Strong people leadership, mentoring and communication skills.
• Ability to manage room priorities, family communication and quality expectations.
• Current Working with Children Check and relevant state-based child protection clearance.

What we offer

• Above award pay and recognition, including worker retention payment, Thank You and Excellence Awards, loyalty milestones and our Refer a Friend Program.
• Up to 50% childcare discount for eligible team members, plus paid parental leave and salary sacrifice options.
• Leadership and professional development, including access to Grow Curriculum training, Nurture Inspire Program and expert-led Soundbite sessions.
• Career pathways into Assistant Director, Educational Leader and Campus Director opportunities, supported by leadership coaching.
• Education assistance and qualification support, including financial contributions and paid study leave where eligible.
• Wellbeing support, including two Wellbeing Days, additional leave purchase options and 24/7 TELUS Health EAP access.
• Everyday savings through OAC Rewards, with discounts across groceries, retail and more.
• The opportunity to lead a room where relationships, care and quality matter every day.

Child safety and inclusion

At Only About Children, child safety is at the centre of everything we do. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm, and we are committed to creating safe, nurturing and inclusive environments where every child has a voice, feels safe, and is valued and respected. Everyone who joins our team shares responsibility for upholding child safe practices, meeting regulatory requirements and supporting children's wellbeing. Successful candidates will be required to complete all relevant working with children, background and compliance checks. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and high-quality early learning.