" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eRoom Leader\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14235\"\u003e Education \u0026amp; Child Care \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14236\"\u003e Childcare \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14237\"\u003e VIC Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14238\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 6/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead your own Pre-Kindy room \u0026amp; team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorker Retention Payment on top of your rate\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeadership development \u0026amp; career progression\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOne Tree Defence Childcare \u0026ndash; Puckapunyal\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c/strong\u003e Puckapunyal, VIC\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c/strong\u003e Pre-Kindy Room Leader\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHourly Rate:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;$42.46 p/h\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorker Retention Payment approved\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e_________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to take the lead?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe\u0026rsquo;re looking for an experienced and passionate Room Leader to take the lead in our Pre-Kindy room at Puckapunyal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is an opportunity to make the room your own \u0026ndash; lead your team, build strong relationships with children and families, and create an engaging environment where children are supported as they take those important next steps towards kindergarten.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy you\u0027ll love working at Puckapunyal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026#10003; \u003cstrong\u003eWorker Retention Payment\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; Additional pay on top of your base rate\u003cbr\u003e \u0026#10003; \u003cstrong\u003eLead your own room\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; Take ownership of the Pre-Kindy room and help shape its program and environment\u003cbr\u003e \u0026#10003; \u003cstrong\u003eLeadership opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; Mentor and support educators while developing your own leadership skills\u003cbr\u003e \u0026#10003; \u003cstrong\u003eOff-the-floor induction\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; Dedicated time to settle in, meet your team and understand the service\u003cbr\u003e \u0026#10003; \u003cstrong\u003eComplimentary uniforms\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; We\u0026rsquo;ll provide the essentials so you\u0027re ready to go\u003cbr\u003e \u0026#10003; \u003cstrong\u003eProfessional development\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; Ongoing training, mentoring and leadership development\u003cbr\u003e \u0026#10003; \u003cstrong\u003eCareer progression\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; Build your leadership career at Puckapunyal and across the wider One Tree network\u003cbr\u003e \u0026#10003; \u003cstrong\u003eSupportive leadership team\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; Have the guidance and support you need to succeed in your role\u003cbr\u003e \u0026#10003; \u003cstrong\u003eSpacious learning environments\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; Create engaging experiences across dedicated indoor and outdoor spaces\u003cbr\u003e \u0026#10003; \u003cstrong\u003eClose-knit community\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; Build genuine connections with Defence children, families and your team\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003eAbout our service\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003ePuckapunyal One Tree Defence Unit Puckapunyal is located within the Puckapunyal Military Area, near Seymour in regional Victoria. Our 86-place long day care service supports Defence families and the local community, creating a welcoming and connected environment for children, families and educators.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our service has dedicated nursery, toddler and pre-kindergarten rooms, along with generous outdoor spaces where children have plenty of room to explore, play and learn. We\u0027re open from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As our Pre-Kindy Room Leader, you\u0027ll play an important role in creating a room where children feel confident, curious and supported as they prepare for their next stage of learning. You\u0027ll work closely with your team to guide the program, create engaging experiences and ensure every child\u0027s individual strengths and interests are recognised.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll also be supported by a leadership team that wants you to succeed. Whether you\u0027re an experienced Room Leader looking for your next service or an experienced Educator ready to step into leadership, we want to give you the support and opportunities to grow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Working at Puckapunyal also offers something a little different from a typical metropolitan service. You\u0027ll become part of a close-knit Defence community while enjoying the lifestyle of regional Victoria, with Seymour nearby and Melbourne still within reach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Lead the room. Support your team. Help little minds get ready for their next big adventure.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0027ll bring\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiploma in Early Childhood Education and Care\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevious experience within early childhood education, ideally with Pre-Kindy/Kindergarten-aged children\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevious Room Leader experience or the confidence and drive to take the next step into leadership\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent Working with Children Check and Police Clearance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfidence leading, mentoring and supporting a team of educators\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of programming, observations and children\u0027s individual learning goals\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to build genuine relationships with children and families\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA positive, reliable and collaborative approach to leadership\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf this sounds like you!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease send us a cover letter along with your updated resume to apply for this amazing opportunity.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eWebsite:\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ewww.onetree.org.au\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003efor more information.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;_______________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne Tree is committed to equal opportunity, child safety\u0026nbsp;and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we work with. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for any kind of child abuse.\u003c/em\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4475955\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "