Room Leader - Orchard Road ELC (Doreen)

Are you a diploma qualified educator or experienced Room Leader who wants to make a real difference for young children?

Join a supportive, experienced team in a not-for-profit organisation that values kindness, warmth and fun. You’ll work in a modern, purpose-built early learning centre that is part of a community hub in Doreen.

About Y Whittlesea

Y Whittlesea is a not-for-profit community organisation and part of the global YMCA movement. We have served the City of Whittlesea for more than 36 years, and all our profits go back into our community. Our early learning centres are warm, creative spaces where children learn through play and build friendships. Find out more about Orchard Road Community Early Learning Centre (copy link into your browser): https://childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au/early-learning/orchard-road-community-early-learning-centre/

The opportunity

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Room Leader to join our team at Orchard Road Community and Early Learning Centre in Doreen.

This is a full time, permanent role with shifts ranging from 6:30am to 6:30pm. The role may also offer flexibility for a monthly RDO arrangement where operationally suitable.

As the room leader, you will:

• run the day-to-day operation of your room.
• lead and mentor educators.
• deliver a high-quality program that reflects the interests, strengths and needs of each child.
• build positive relationships with children, families and educators.
• work with management to achieve positive outcomes for children.

For more information, check out the position description (copy link into your browser): https://ymac.worldmanager.com/go/gmXLbR

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 we offer include:

• Flexibility: an RDO option with this full time role.
• Staff benefits: generous staff childcare discounts, and over-award benefits in children’s services.
• Professional growth: a strong focus on professional development.
• Great learning environment: we maintain an over-ratio of educators in all rooms, have small group sizes for effective teaching, and are located in a modern, purpose-built centre.
• Work-life balance: ample non-contact time, and a generous budget for resources.
• Supportive team: a supportive Educational Leader and management team.

What you’ll bring

• Minimum Diploma in Children’s Services (or equivalent as recognised by ACECQA).
• Experience as a qualified educator, ideally as a Room Leader.
• Strong organisational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• A strong commitment to child safety, wellbeing, inclusion and the rights of every child.
• A passion for inspiring young minds and a playful spirit.
• Legal right to live and work in Australia.
• 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.

• Valid Child Safety Training (GECCKO) and Child Protection training module certificates in line with regulatory requirements.

How to apply

Click “Apply Now” to submit your resume, cover letter, and answer a few questions.

Have a question before applying? Email recruitment@ywhittlesea.org.au. Please apply through the job add directly, not by email.

Applications close: 25 November 2026

We encourage you to apply early. Screening and interviews may start before the closing date, and the ad may close early if we find the right person.

See what our teams say about working at the Y (copy link into your browser): 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.