Shared Beginnings Early Learning – Beaumaris, VIC
Full-Time | Diploma Qualified | Two Leadership Opportunities
Lead with Heart.
Inspire Your Team.
Create a Little Magic.
Are you an experienced early childhood educator ready to take the lead and create a room where children and educators can truly thrive?
Shared Beginnings Early Learning is looking for two passionate and confident Room Leaders to join our team:
Nursery Room Leader
Whether your heart belongs with our littlest learners or you love the curiosity, independence and big personalities of our 2–3-year-olds, we're looking for leaders who bring warmth, energy and high-quality practice to everything they do.
At Shared Beginnings, our philosophy is simple:
Play.
Learn.
Thrive.
About the Roles
As a Room Leader, you'll take ownership of creating a safe, nurturing and engaging workplace where children feel secure, confident and excited to explore.
You'll lead and mentor the educators within your room, support high-quality programming and practice, and build genuine partnerships with children and families.
Most importantly, you'll create a room culture where your team feels supported and children are given every opportunity to learn, grow and have FUN.
Our Nursery Room Leader will have a genuine passion for infant care and understand the importance of secure attachments, responsive caregiving and consistent routines.
You'll create a calm, nurturing environment where our youngest children feel safe and connected while supporting their early development through meaningful relationships,



sensory exploration and play.
Our 2–3 Years Room Leader will embrace all the curiosity, growing independence and BIG personalities that come with this wonderful stage of development!
You'll create engaging opportunities for children to explore, communicate, build confidence and develop their emerging social and emotional skills through child-led, play-based learning.
What You'll Be Doing
Leadership & Team Support
Lead, mentor and support educators within your room
Model positive, high-quality early childhood practice
Build a collaborative and supportive room culture
Support your team's professional growth and confidence
Lead engaging, child-led and play-based learning experiences
Guide observations, documentation, planning and critical reflection
Embed EYLF V2.0 and the Shared Foundations Approach into everyday practice
Create inspiring environments based on children's interests, strengths and development
Build warm, secure and meaningful relationships with children
Develop genuine partnerships with families
Support each child's individual routines, interests and developmental needs
Create an inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued and supported




Quality & Child Safety
Maintain a safe, compliant and well-organised learning environment
Champion child safety, wellbeing and active supervision
Support strong practice across the NQF and NQS
Contribute to continuous improvement and Assessment & Rating readiness
What You'll Bring
ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
Previous Room Leader or senior educator experience is highly regarded
Strong understanding of VEYLDF, NQF and NQS
Confidence leading, mentoring and supporting educators
Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate practice
Current Working With Children Check
Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain)
A warm, positive approach and genuine passion for early childhood education
Plenty of energy, patience and a love of making learning FUN!
Why Join Shared Beginnings?
Supportive leadership and a team that wants you to succeed
Paid staff meetings — because your time matters
Stylish uniforms for all those wonderfully messy days
Ongoing training and professional development
Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
A workplace that values educator wellbeing and positive team culture
The opportunity to lead a room and make a genuine difference every day
Whether you love the cuddles and connections of the Nursery or the curiosity and adventure of our 2–3-year-olds, we'd love to hear from you.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Room Leaders - Nursery & 2-3 Years (Melbourne)
🏢 Shared Beginnings
📍 Melbourne