Description Would you love a permanent, full-time Room Leader position where you can make a real difference in the lives of babies and toddlers?

Join our team at

Sparkways Whittlesea ELC

as an experienced Room Leader and help create a nurturing, safe and engaging environment for children aged

0–2 years .

About the opportunity

Permanent full-time

– 5 days per week

Room Leader – 0–2 years

Competitive hourly rate

based on your qualifications and experience , including current 10% retention grant loading

Share opening and closing shifts – service hours are

6.30 am to 6.30 pm

Located at

Whittlesea ELC , with parking available

95% Staff Childcare Discount

on the gap between CCS and full fee

People-centred management with health and wellbeing initiatives including

FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations

Extensive professional development opportunities

Be part of a for-purpose organisation with outstanding career pathways and a strong focus on supporting our people

In this role, you’ll lead our

0–2 year room , creating a warm, nurturing and engaging environment where babies and toddlers feel safe, secure and supported to learn and grow.

You’ll work closely with your team and families to deliver high-quality early childhood education and care, while supporting and mentoring Educators in their practice.

About you You will bring:

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

3+ years’ experience

in Early Childhood Education

Previous

Room Leader experience

Experience working with

0–2 year olds

and a genuine passion for this age group

Strong programming, planning and documentation skills

Confidence supporting, guiding and mentoring other Educators

A nurturing, responsive and child-focused approach

Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues

Professionalism, confidence, energy and a excellent sense of teamwork





If you’re an experienced Room Leader who is passionate about giving babies and toddlers the best possible start, we would love to meet you!

Our wonderful benefits

Proudly part of the multi-employer agreement to provide you with the government’s retention grant loading on your wages

95% Staff Childcare Discount

on the gap between CCS and full fee

Being part of an inclusive team whilst still celebrating individuality

Innovative work environments where imagination, learning, fun and safety come together

Wellbeing initiatives including

FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations

Extensive professional development opportunities

2 x tailored professional development days

to help you reach your professional goals

Opportunities for career development and progression across Sparkways

A little bit about Sparkways At Sparkways, we believe that every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong success.

Our mission is to provide high-quality early childhood education that sparks curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in young children.

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment where children can explore, play and grow.

We are here to

spark change!

Child safety and inclusiveness Sparkways and all our Centres are committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young persons is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs.

All children have the right to safety and security and the protection from physical, emotional, verbal and sexual abuse and neglect.

Sparkways is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

Are you ready to make your spark at Sparkways? #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Room Leader -0-2 Years - Whittlesea Early Learning Centre (Port Phillip City)
🏢 TRY Australia
📍 Port Phillip City