Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run.
Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.
We are currently seeking experiencedRoom Leadersto join our team inChisholm, supporting robust and consistent practice within the rooms.
You will provide leadership in delivering high quality, inclusive learning programs, while working closely alongside the Centre Director to strive for an exceeding centre.
Why Join Us?
We are proud to be part of the Australian Government's Worker Retention Payment program.Eligible team members at Little Zak's Academy now receive an additional 15% on top of award rates.
The Australian Government announced that the Worker Retention Payment program would be extended until 30 June ****, continuing to support wage increases for eligible early childhood educators.
Rotating rosters to support work life balance
Competitive remunerationdepending on your qualification and experience
Up to50 percent staff childcare discount
Paidwellbeing dayeach year for permanent staff (after 12 months)
Health and wellness allowance reimbursing up to$50 per month(gym, pool, wellness memberships)
$1,000 employee referral bonusfor each successful referral
Employee Assistance Program viaSonder, offering unlimited confidential counselling and wellbeing support
Paid staff meetings, including dinner provided
Paid off-floor induction with structured onboarding and training
Mentoring and buddy system for all new starters
Study support throughPay for Progression, including Certificate III, Diploma, and Early Childhood Teaching pathways (T&Cs; apply)
Strong promote‐from‐within culture with long‐term career opportunities
About the role




Lead and mentor educators to achieve excellence and maintain strong professional relationships with one another.
Lead and develop the team to deliver a high‐quality cycle of planning, curriculum and outcomes for each child in your room.
Ensure that all documentation of children's learning is visible and accessible to families and contains high‐quality information to meet regulatory requirements.
Create a friendly, secure and stimulating interactive learning environment.
Maintain positive working relationships with all team members.
Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times.
About you
A Diploma Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care (or an ACECQA-approved equivalent)
Unrestricted full‐time working rights in Australia
Previous experience as a Room Leader is advantageous
Strong knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS)
Outstanding level of verbal and written communication
Strong computer skills
A current Working with Children Check
A current approved First Aid / CPR / Asthma and Anaphylaxis / Child Protection training, or willingness to obtain
Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment
Little Zak's Academy is a Child Safe Organisation.
We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services.
As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child‐safe employment checks.
By applying for a role with Little Zak's Academy, you acknowledge and agree to undergo all required child safety checks as part of our employment process.
We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced.
We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
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📌 Room Leader (New South Wales)
🏢 Little Zaks
📍 New South Wales