Room Leader

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

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.

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.

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.

• My room feels steady when you shape the rhythm of the day with calm routines and clear expectations.
• My learning grows when you lead programs that follow children's interests and stretch new ideas.
• My educators feel confident when you guide their planning, documentation, reflection and daily practice.
• My safety stays central when you lead supervision, ratios, room routines and child safe practice.
• My family feels connected when you build respectful partnerships and share my day with care.
• My campus gets stronger when you contribute to QIP, audits, Responsible Person shifts and quality outcomes.

• A 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.
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.
• Leadership, mentoring and communication skills.
• Confidence managing room priorities, families and quality expectations.
• A Working with Children Check and relevant clearance.

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

I need to feel safe before I can learn, play and grow. 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. You will need to complete all required working with children, background and compliance checks.

OAC welcomes people from all backgrounds who share this commitment.