Lead Team Member – Diploma (Infant Room Leader)

Forever Learning Kindergarten & Childcare is seeking an experienced, passionate and confident Lead Team Member (Diploma Qualified) to lead our Infant Room (8 weeks – 1 year old children).

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong early childhood professional who is passionate about infant development, responsive caregiving, relationship-based practice and creating calm, nurturing environments for our youngest learners.

We are looking for someone who can confidently lead a room, mentor other team members and build strong, trusting relationships with children and families.

As the Infant Room Leader, you will:

• Lead the daily operations of our nursery room for children aged 8 weeks – 1 year

• Create a calm, nurturing and responsive environment that supports attachment and emotional wellbeing

• Design and implement meaningful learning experiences aligned with EYLF V2.0

• Guide and mentor Certificate III and Diploma teaching team members

• Build strong partnerships with families through open and respectful communication

• Maintain compliance with the NQF, NQS, Child Safe Standards and service policies

• Support children’s routines including sleep, feeding, nappy care and transitions with consistency and sensitivity

• Contribute to reflective practice, programming and quality improvement

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher ACECQA approved qualification)

• Minimum 2 years’ experience leading an Infant Room (8 weeks – 1 year old children)

• Strong understanding of infant development, attachment theory and responsive caregiving practices

• Current Working with Children Check

• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and Child Safe Standards

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment