Room Leader

19 hours ago

South Melbourne, Australia Only About Children Full time

**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.

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

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