Room Leader

6 days ago


Pakenham VIC, Australia YMCA Full time $73,000 per year
  • Above award rates; $35.15 per hour
  • 50% childcare discount + free access to Y facilities across the state
  • Full Time opportunity at Pakenham ELC

Our Vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong. With over 5,000 staff and volunteers, we deliver services at more than 150 locations every day, including: Children's Programs, Action Sports, Camps, Recreation, Youth Services and The Virtual Y.

YMCA Vic Early Learning Centres (ELC's) are safe, supportive spaces offering high quality early learning education and care for children aged six weeks to five years old.

About the role

You will experience specialist support from a diverse and caring team, as you drive community and family engagement, with children at the heart of your service philosophy.

The role of Room Leader role will involve:

  • Leading, managing, and motivating appointed room staff to achieve the objectives of the Centre and support staff in their development
  • Assisting with the mentoring of permanent and casual employees
  • Following an approved curriculum, where you will be a role modelling for children in developing lifelong skills and instilling in them a passion for learning
  • Making lessons captivating and enjoyable for individuals and small groups of children
  • Delivering consistent high-quality practice of the National Quality Framework
  • Ensuring that records are maintained accurately for each child in care

This is a full time opportunity at Pakenham ELC.

The hourly rate is $35.15

We value you

At the YMCA, we value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits such as:

  • Above award rates
  • 50% childcare discount
  • YMCA Victoria uniform provided
  • Individualised personal development plans
  • Supportive Centre Manager and Early Years Director (2IC and EL)
  • Opportunities for career development and growth across Children's Programs and our wider organisation including Recreation, Camping, Youth Services and Kingswim
  • Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
  • Free access to the Virtual Y – online health and wellness

Qualifications required

  • Diploma or equivalent qualifications in Early Childhood / Children's Services or equivalent
  • First Aid and CPR certification
  • Anaphylaxis and Asthma certification
  • Working with Children Card

About the Centre

Pakenham Centre Hours : 6.30 AM PM

YMCA Victoria (the Y) has robust policies and practices to prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed to identifying and removing potential risks and hazards. Hence, all our candidates are appropriately screened by checking professional references and a working with children check. Depending on the role, a National Police Check may also be undertaken.

How to Apply

If this is you, click the Apply button.

Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.

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