Room Leader: Inspire Learning, Lead a Warm Team

Whittlesea; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RDO option

Staff childcare discounts

Over‑award benefits in children’s care

Professional development

Job summary

Y Whittlesea is seeking a Diploma-qualified Room Leader to manage the Orchard Road Community and Early Learning Centre in Doreen. This full-time permanent role runs from 6:30am to 6:30pm with potential for a monthly RDO, and offers a supportive team and community hub environment.

You will lead the room, mentor educators, deliver a high-quality program, and foster strong relationships with children and families while working with management to achieve positive outcomes for every child.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Commitment to child safety, wellbeing, inclusion and the rights of every child.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Playful teaching

Education

Diploma in Children’s Services

Job description

Y Whittlesea is seeking a Diploma-qualified Room Leader to manage the Orchard Road Community and Early Learning Centre in Doreen. This full-time permanent role runs from 6:30am to 6:30pm with potential for a monthly RDO, and offers a supportive team and community hub environment.

You will lead the room, mentor educators, deliver a high-quality program, and foster strong relationships with children and families while working with management to achieve positive outcomes for every child.