Job Description
About This Role
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Room Leader
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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 South Melbourne, that leader could be you.
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We're looking for a confident, caring and organized Room Leader.
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About Our South Melbourne Campus
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At South Melbourne, my day feels special because my campus has a story. I arrive at an old train station building on Ferrars Street, close to trams, buses, schools and the city. The campus feels full of character and has been trusted for a long time.
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I learn in nursery, toddler and kindergarten spaces, with a strong two-year school readiness program as I grow. Outside, I can climb, explore sandpits, discover the bamboo forest and notice the worm farm. This is where I can build independence, confidence and trust, while feeling part of a campus with history, community and heart.
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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 current 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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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 (Victoria)
🏢 Only About Children
📍 Victoria