Room Leader or Experienced Educator

positive difference in the lives of young learners?

Want to be part of a supportive, friendly and experienced team in a not-for-profit organisation that values kindness, warmth and fun? 

The opportunity

We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic Room Leader or experienced and qualified educator to join our Mill Park team. In this role, you will guide daily room operations, support educators, and build strong relationships with children and families while delivering high-quality early childhood education and care.

This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity requiring availability to work a 4-week rotational roster, inclusive of early, middle, and late shifts. The role may also offer flexibility for a monthly RDO arrangement where operationally suitable. Salary and classification will be determined based on qualifications and level of responsibility within the role (Educator or Room Leader).

For more details about the duties of a room leader or qualified educator, please see the position description.

Educator - https://ymac.worldmanager.com/go/VPgFxv

Room Leader - https://ymac.worldmanager.com/go/gmXLbR

About us

Mill Park Heights Child Care Centre has been delivering early childhood education within the City of Whittlesea for the past 30 years. It’s a 66 placed licenced service that’s part of Y Whittlesea — a not-for-profit that happens to be the oldest youth organisation in the world (YMCA) where all profits go back into our communities. Join us in building a close-knit community that inspires young minds through play and learning. Find out more about Mill Park Heights Childcare here (copy link into your browser): https://childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au/early-learning/mill-park-heights-child-care-kindergarten/

Our Long Daycare Centre is open from 7am-6 pm Monday to Friday and closes for 2 weeks over the Christmas period.

Why Join Us?

We’re proud to be a participating employer in the Education Care Workers Retention Payment Scheme, supporting the recognition and retention of dedicated professionals in the childcare sector. Some of the other benefits of working with us include:

• Staff Benefits:
  • Enjoy generous staff childcare discounts.
  • Children services with over-award benefits.
  • Up to 3 bonus leave days over Christmas.
  • Access retail and entertainment discounts through our employee benefits program.

• Professional Growth:
  • We value and support your ongoing professional development and personal growth.
• Optimal Learning Environment:
  • Benefit from small group sizes for effective teaching.
• Supportive Team:
  • Work with a supportive Management team, in an organisation that values community.

 What you’ll bring – Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Diploma in Children’s Services (for Room Leader) (or equivalent as recognised by ACECQA).
• Demonstrated experience working as a qualified Educator, ideally with experience in a Room Leader role.   
• Working with Children Check and Police Check (International Police check if you have lived outside Australia in the last 5 years).
• Current nationally recognised CPR, First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma qualifications.
• A passion for inspiring young minds and a playful spirit.
• Fresh ideas and an ability to share stories on how you embody the spirit of fun, creativity, and warmth. 
• Legal right to live and work in Australia.

Ok, I'm in. How do I apply and stand out?

To apply, visit our careers page and click 'apply now' on the role. 

Have a question before applying? Email us at recruitment@ywhittlesea.org.au (we manage all applications via our online portal, so please be sure to apply via the website and not by email).  

Applications close date: 25/05/2026

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. This position may close early if a suitable candidate is identified before the official closing date.

Here is what our teams say about working at the Y -  https://youtu.be/FuLVNN6R5xA

Safeguarding at the Y

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy (copy link into your browser):

https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/

The Y is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.