Room Leader

Internal Only You must be a current employee of Knox City Council or be engaged via Comensura for 4 continuous months to apply for the role. You must discuss this opportunity with your substantive People Leader before submitting your application. About the Role We are seeking two permanent full‑time dedicated Room Leaders who are looking to succeed within a leadership role for the Long Day Care programs in the 0‑3 precinct offered at Knox City Council’s Children and Family Centres in Bayswater and Wantirna South. The Room Leader role is an opportunity to broaden and build relationships and connections with colleagues and community. Professional practice is strengthened as we have opportunities to share and develop our knowledge, skills and expertise with a wider team. As a Diploma‑qualified Room Leader working for Knox you will be responsible for delivering a high standard of care to children aged 0‑6 years, overseeing the day‑to‑day operation of the room including the supervision of Diploma and Certificate III Educators, maintaining compliance within relevant laws, regulations, quality standards and approved frameworks, developing and implementing a high‑quality child‑focused educational program for children aged 0‑6 years, leading collaboration with educators and families and working effectively with colleagues in the Hubs and across Council. This is a Band 4 classified role; remuneration will be $71,212.94 – $75,849.47 (depending on experience) plus Room Leader allowance (total salary pro‑rata for part time) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee. What You Will Bring Excellent / outstanding / highly regarded skills as a Diploma Educator; Contemporary knowledge of recognised best practice for Early Childhood Education and Care Services; Understanding of and the ability to provide leadership in relation to Knox Policies and Procedures, values VEYLDF National Quality Standards and the Pyramid Model; Strong understanding and implementation of relevant laws, regulations, standards and approved frameworks; Ability to act as Responsible Person in day‑to‑day charge of the service. How to Apply Why you are interested in applying for the role as Room Leader. What skills, experiences and qualities would you bring to the role as Room Leader. A resume / cover letter attachment is optional. For further information on this role please contact Cassie King at or on. Apply by 11:45 pm on Wednesday 24 September 2025 Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive barrier‑free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programmes, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child‑safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse. Knox City Council acknowledges that our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi‑wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. #J-18808-Ljbffr