Room Leader

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Only About Children Full time

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Nursery Room Leader – South Melbourne

Are you an experienced early childhood Room Leader ready to lead with warmth and purpose in the Nursery Room?

About This Role

Nursery Room Leader – South Melbourne

Are you an experienced early childhood Room Leader ready to lead with warmth and purpose in the Nursery Room?

Only About Children South Melbourne is looking for a confident, passionate, and qualified Nursery Room Leader to join our team in a permanent full-time role. You'll play a key part in creating a safe, nurturing environment where our youngest children feel secure, supported, and inspired to learn and grow.

Our South Melbourne campus is designed with natural elements, spacious rooms, and dedicated outdoor areas for each age group providing the perfect environment for play-based learning and meaningful connections.

Why Join Only About Children South Melbourne?

  • Two days of paid wellbeing leave each year, plus other extra leave options
  • Above award salary and personalised development plans
  • Access to our tailored OAC Grow Curriculum to guide your practice
  • Clear career development pathways and support to further your study
  • Ongoing professional learning through our OAC Academy
  • 50% childcare discount for parents and grandparents
  • Celebrated service milestones at 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10+ years
  • A values-led, inclusive culture where your contribution truly matters

As a Room Leader, you'll lead group times, support the team, collaborate with families, and create a space where children can develop confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing in their earliest years.

Only About Children is proud to share that our application for the Worker Retention Payment has been approved

This means our team members will receive an additional 10% on top of the award rate, plus an extra 5% from December 2025, funded by the Australian Federal Government until 30 November 2026.

This payment is a well-deserved recognition of the dedication and expertise of our incredible educators. At the heart of everything we do is a belief that early childhood educators deserve to be valued, recognised, and supported because You Are Worth More.

What We're Looking For
  • Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care
  • Previous experience leading or supporting a Nursery Room
  • A warm, collaborative approach to leading your team
  • A passion for early development and nurturing strong relationships
  • A strong understanding of child safety and wellbeing

More Than A Job. A Truly Rewarding Career

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, click Apply Now or reach out to Josie at josie.lawrence@oac.edu.au for more information.

At Only About Children we have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and we want you to bring your whole self to work. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We are unwavering in our commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued. All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children.Seniority level
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