Experienced Diploma Room Leader

About the role

Kidz Ink Long Day Care Centre is seeking an Experienced Diploma Room Leader to join our team in Campbelltown, NSW. This is a full-time position that plays a vital role in delivering exceptional early childhood education and care. As Room Leader, you will be responsible for leading and managing a dedicated early learning environment, ensuring children receive high-quality care, education and developmental support. This role is central to our commitment to fostering curiosity, creativity and confidence in every child in your care.

About us

Kidz Ink Long Day Care Centre is a committed early learning provider dedicated to nurturing children's development through innovative, play-based education and a supportive, inclusive environment. We believe in building strong partnerships with families and creating spaces where every child can thrive. Our centre values professional excellence, continuous improvement and a genuine passion for supporting the growth and wellbeing of the children and families we serve.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations within your room, creating a safe, welcoming and developmentally appropriate learning environment

• Plan and implement play-based learning experiences that promote children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in line with the Early Years Learning Framework

• Observe and assess individual children's development and use this information to inform tailored learning plans and programming

• Supervise and mentor team members within your room, providing guidance and support to educators and support workers

• Build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with families through regular communication, parent-teacher meetings and progress reports

• Maintain comprehensive documentation, including children's portfolios, incident reports and compliance records

• Ensure all health, safety and hygiene standards are consistently met, including managing routines for rest time, meals and personal care

• Collaborate with colleagues across the centre to ensure consistency in educational philosophies and care practices

• Contribute to professional development initiatives and support continuous improvement within the centre

• Liaise with external professionals such as speech pathologists, occupational therapists and health services when additional support is required

What we're looking for

• A current Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

• Minimum of 3–5 years' experience working in early childhood education and care, with experience in a room leader or supervisory capacity

• Strong knowledge and demonstrated application of the Early Years Learning Framework and current best practice in early childhood education

• Excellent planning, programming and documentation skills with the ability to create individualised learning experiences for children and to provide a school readiness program

• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities, with experience managing and supporting a team of educators

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with families, colleagues and external professionals

• Sound understanding of child safeguarding, compliance requirements and duty of care obligations

• Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain if not already held)

• Working With Children Check clearance (or willingness to apply)

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

• Patience, empathy and a genuine passion for supporting children's development and wellbeing

• Experience with childcare management systems and digital documentation is advantageous

What we offer

Kidz Ink Long Day Care Centre is committed to supporting the professional growth and wellbeing of our team. We offer competitive remuneration reflective of your experience and qualifications. You will benefit from a supportive, collaborative workplace culture where your professional development is valued and encouraged. We provide opportunities for ongoing training, professional development and career progression within our centre. Additional benefits include a focus on work-life balance, a positive team environment and the genuine satisfaction that comes from making a real difference in children's lives. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Apply now

If you are an experienced early childhood educator ready to take on a leadership role and make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, copies of your qualifications and referee contact details to Kidz Ink Long Day Care Centre. We look forward to meeting you.