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Little Zak’s Academy – Where Passion Meets Purpose

Are you a passionate early childhood educator ready to take the next step in your career? At Little Zak’s Academy, a proudly family-owned and operated organisation, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional care and education in a warm, nurturing, and inclusive environment.

We’re currently on the lookout for an experienced Room Leader to join our upcoming Rochedale centre set to open July 2025. This is your opportunity to make a real impact, inspire young minds, and lead a team of dedicated professionals striving for excellence.

Why Join Little Zak’s?

• Flexible rotating rosters – enjoy true work/life balance
• Attractive pay + $1,000–$1,500 annual bonus (based on qualifications)
• 50% staff childcare discount
• Birthday day off + a wellbeing day – fully paid
• Career development – Future Leaders Program + study support
• Travel allowances + referral bonuses of up to $1,000
• Employee Assistance Program for your wellbeing
• Access to mentorship and support from our experienced leadership team and Support Office

Your Role: As our Room Leader, you will:

• Lead, guide, and mentor a team of Educators
• Drive the planning and delivery of a rich, inclusive curriculum in line with the EYLF and NQS
• Ensure learning documentation is visible, high quality, and accessible to families
• Create a secure, stimulating, and engaging environment for children to thrive
• Uphold high standards of health, safety, and wellbeing
• Work hand-in-hand with the Centre Director to maintain and exceed centre goals

What We’re Looking For:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care/Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent) is essential.
• Minimum of one year Room Leader experience.
• Full-Time Australian Working Rights
• Current Working with Children Check
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Current approved First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis training
• Confident use of digital platforms and documentation tools

A Place Where You Belong

At Little Zak’s, we celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to creating a child-safe environment through rigorous recruitment and vetting processes. Every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported — and so do you.

Ready to Lead with Heart?

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to shape young lives and grow your career in a supportive, rewarding environment.

Call us today on 0485 982 445 or

Click ‘APPLY NOW’ to join the Little Zak’s family!

We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of children by implementing a comprehensive screening and interview process, conducting thorough candidate reference checks, and other checks to foster a child-safe organisational culture.

We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.