Job Description

About This Role

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Room Leader - Leichhardt Marion Street

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In my room, every day has a rhythm.

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There are stories and songs.

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Big feelings and tiny shoes.

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Questions that start with "why."

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Paint on hands.

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Friends to find.

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Moments when I need someone steady to help me feel brave.

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At Only About Children Marion Street, that leader could be you.

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We're looking for a confident, caring and organised Room Leader.

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About Our Leichhardt Marion St Campus

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At Leichhardt Marion St, my day feels small, warm and full of character. I arrive at a beautiful old church building near Norton Street, parks, cafés, schools and the local community. With high ceilings and colourful windows, my campus feels personal, calm and special.

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I learn in three indoor spaces and play outside with a cubby house, sandpit, sensory path, bike track and vegetable patch. I can pretend, build, ride, dig and explore while feeling secure and known in a close-knit campus. This is where creativity, routines and relationships help my confidence grow.

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You're The Difference

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At OAC, they say You're The Difference.

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I think that means you help my room feel safe, kind and ready for play. You help the grown-ups know what matters, so I can settle, make friends and try new things.

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About The Role

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I need a room where the grown-ups work together.

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As Room Leader, you will guide learning, routines, safety, family communication and educator support so children's days feel calm and connected.

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What You'll Do

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- My room feels steady when you shape the rhythm of the day with calm routines and clear expectations.
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- My learning grows when you lead programs that follow children's interests and stretch new ideas.
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- My educators feel confident when you guide their planning, documentation, reflection and daily practice.
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- My safety stays central when you lead supervision, ratios,



room routines and child safe practice.
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- My family feels connected when you build respectful partnerships and share my day with care.
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- My campus gets stronger when you contribute to QIP, audits, Responsible Person shifts and quality outcomes.
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What You'll Bring

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- A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or higher.
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- Experience leading a room or team.
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- Understanding of the EYLF, NQF, child safety and inclusive practice.
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- First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.
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- Leadership, mentoring and communication skills.
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- Confidence managing room priorities, families and quality expectations.
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- A Working with Children Check and relevant clearance.
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What We Offer

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- OAC recognises the difference your leadership makes through above award pay, worker retention payment and recognition programs.
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- Your family matters too, with up to 50% childcare discount for eligible team members, paid parental leave and salary sacrifice options.
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- Leadership development, Grow Curriculum support and professional learning help you guide the room with confidence and care.
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- Your pathway can grow into Assistant Director, Educational Leader or Campus Director roles.
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- Education assistance, qualification support and paid study leave where eligible can help you keep developing.
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- OAC Rewards, Wellbeing Days, TELUS Health EAP and wellbeing resources help you feel supported as you lead.
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Child safety and inclusion

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I need to feel safe before I can learn, play and grow.

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At OAC, child safety comes first. There is zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. Everyone who joins the team must help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive place where children have a voice, feel safe, and are valued and respected.

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You will need to complete all required working with children, background and compliance checks. OAC welcomes people from all backgrounds who share this commitment.

📌 Room Leader (New South Wales)
🏢 Only About Children
📍 New South Wales