Are you a passionate early learning room leader or diploma qualified educator eager to make a 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, qualified room leader or experienced 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, check out the position description (copy link into browser). 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 Enviornment: 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 Minimum Diploma in Children’s Services (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? We invite you to submit your resume, answer a few questions on our application form, and if possible, send us a cover letter highlighting your greatness. Click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application. 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, as 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's what our teams say about working at the Y (copy link into 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.
