Room Leader

About the role

About This Role Room Leader - OAC Charlemont In my room, every day has a rhythm. There are stories and songs. Big feelings and tiny shoes. Questions that start with “why.” Paint on hands. Friends to find. Moments when I need someone steady to help me feel brave. At Only About Children Charlemont, that leader could be you.

About Our Charlemont Campus At Charlemont, my campus is beginning a brand‑new story. I arrive in the Geelong region, at a new purpose‑built campus on Batten Road with six rooms, new resources and a big outdoor yard made for children like me. Everything is being shaped with care from the start. I can learn in spaces for nursery, toddler and kindergarten children, with room to move, wonder and belong. New routines, friendships and traditions can grow here. This is a place where my ideas can be noticed from the beginning and my confidence can grow with the community.

You're The Difference At OAC, they say You're The Difference. 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.

About The Role I need a room where the grown-ups work together. As Room Leader, you will guide learning, routines, safety, family communication and educator support so children's days feel calm and connected.

Responsibilities

• Shape the rhythm of the day with calm routines and clear expectations.
• Lead programs that follow children's interests and stretch new ideas.
• Guide educators' planning, documentation, reflection and daily practice.
• Lead supervision, ratios, room routines and child safe practice.
• Build respectful partnerships with families and share children's days with care.
• Contribute to QIP, audits, Responsible Person shifts and quality outcomes.

Requirements

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or higher.
• Experience leading a room or team.
• Understanding of the EYLF, NQF, child safety and inclusive practice.
• Commitment to child safety and inclusion; zero tolerance for child abuse and harm; completion of all required working with children, background and compliance checks.
• OAC welcomes people from all backgrounds who share this commitment.

Qualifications

• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.
• A Working with Children Check and relevant clearance.

Skills

• Leadership, mentoring and communication skills.
• Confidence managing room priorities, families and quality expectations.

Benefits

• Above award pay.
• Worker retention payment.
• Recognition programs.
• Up to 50% childcare discount for eligible team members.
• Paid parental leave.
• Salary sacrifice options.
• Leadership development.
• Grow Curriculum support.
• Professional learning opportunities.
• Pathway growth into Assistant Director, Educational Leader or Campus Director roles.
• Education assistance, qualification support and paid study leave where eligible.
• OAC Rewards.
• Wellbeing Days.
• TELUS Health EAP.
• Wellbeing resources.