Room Leader - Lightning Reef ELC

Our Vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong. With over 5000staff and volunteers we deliver services at more than 150 locations every day including: Childrens Programs Action Sports Camps Recreation Youth Services and The Virtual Y.

YMCA Vic Early Learning Centres (ELCs) are safe supportive spaces offering high quality early learning education and care for children aged six weeks to five years old.

About the role

You will experience specialist support from a diverse and caring team as you drive community and family engagement with children at the heart of your service philosophy.

The role of Room Leader role will involve:

• Leading managing and motivating appointed room staff to achieve the objectives of the Centre and support staff in their development
• Assisting with the mentoring of permanent and casual employees
• Following an approved curriculum where you will be a role modelling for children in developing lifelong skills and instilling in them a passion for learning
• Making lessons captivating and enjoyable for individuals and small groups of children
• Delivering consistent highquality practice of the National Quality Framework
• Ensuring that records are maintained accurately for each child in care

This is a full time opportunity at Lightning Reef ELC.

The hourly rate is $34.29.

We value you

At the YMCA we value our people. Working for us means youll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits such as:

• Above award rates
• 50% childcare discount
• YMCA Victoria uniform provided
• Individualised personal development plans
• Supportive Centre Manager and Early Years Director (2IC and EL)
• Opportunities for career development and growth across Childrens Programs and our wider organisation including Recreation Camping Youth Services and Kingswim
• Free access to gyms recreation and aquatics centres across the state
• Free access to the Virtual Y online health and wellness

Qualifications required

• Diploma or equivalent qualifications in Early Childhood / Childrens Services or equivalent
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Anaphylaxis and Asthma certification
• Working with Children Card

About the Centre

Lightning Reef ELC is a single storey 115place centre colocated with a primary school and maternal health rooms. Aligned with Ys philosophy our service prides itself on fostering and enhancing childrens learning through play while also providing our community with high quality care and education.

If you are looking to make an impact in your career in early childhood education and want to embrace the diverse needs of the Lightning Reef community and really make a difference for children and families this job is for you!

The Centre is undergoing exciting change and will be introducingnew models with a greater educator to child ratio to help meet the diverse needs of our community and best support the successful applicants.

With significant School Readiness Funding we support our educators in providing exceptional education and care.

Lightning Reef Centre is open from 6.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

At the Y we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe. As such we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police check working with children check and reference checks). To learn more about our commitment to safeguarding children and young people visit

How to Apply

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Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant.