Room Leader | Malvern | Exceeding Centre

anzuk; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award salary package

Professional development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

ANZUK Education in Malvern, VIC, is seeking an experienced Room Leader to lead a team of educators in delivering child-centred learning aligned with EYLF and VEYLDF.

Ideal candidate holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-equivalent), has WWC check, first aid, and demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and collaborative practice within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent
• Current Working With Children Check
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification
• Strong understanding of EYLF and VEYLDF
• Experience as Room Leader or senior educator
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Full Australian working rights

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of educators to deliver child-centred learning reflecting EYLF and VEYLDF
• Mentor team members and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
• Collaborate with leadership to plan programming and documentation
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Planning

Documentation

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Room Leader | Malvern | Full-Time

Lead a passionate team in a highly regarded early learning centre

Why You'll Love This Role

• Attractive salary package + above-award benefits
• Ongoing professional development and leadership support
• Join a well-established, high-performing service
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Beautifully resourced learning environments
• Genuine opportunities for career progression

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Room Leader to join a highly regarded early learning service in Malvern.

This position is ideal for a Diploma-qualified educator who is ready to take the next step in their career or an experienced Room Leader looking to join a supportive and professional team.

As the Room Leader, you will lead a team of educators to deliver engaging, child-centred learning experiences that reflect the EYLF and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF). You will play a key role in creating a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children feel valued, supported, and confident to learn.

Working closely with leadership and fellow educators, you'll be empowered to bring fresh ideas, mentor team members, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent
• Current Working With Children Check
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification
• Strong understanding of the EYLF and National Quality Standards
• Previous experience in a Room Leader or senior educator position
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Passion for delivering high-quality early childhood education
• Full Australian working rights

What We're Looking For

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Confidence leading programming, planning, and documentation
• Ability to build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• A collaborative and positive approach to teamwork
• Commitment to continuous improvement and reflective practice

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where you can make a genuine impact while being supported by an experienced and welcoming team, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offerHere at anzuk Education

we provide a free service for all of our educators including CV writing and interview preparation sessions and interview guidance to give you the best chance of securing your next role.

ANZUK Education is a child-safe organisationcommitted to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All applicants must complete child safety screening before starting, and all staff must follow our child-safe practices and those of our partner schools and early childhood services.

We support educators in finding rewarding careers across early childhood, primary, secondary, and special education settings - within government, faith-based, and independent schools - both in Australia and overseas.

As a diverse and inclusive employer, we welcome applicants of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and beliefs, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.