Room Leader (Early Childhood Education) Canberra
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Room Leader (Educator), Canberra
At AEIOU, we believe in supporting our people both personally and professionally. As a member of our team, you will benefit from a holistic employment package, including:
* Contract part-time role with hours rostered between 28 – 38 hours per week, a great way to join our team and look for ongoing career opportunities.
* Located in a purpose-built, autism-specific early intervention centre.
* Competitive remuneration that recognises your experience, including annual salary increases and anniversary bonuses.
* Access to generous Not-for-Profit salary packaging benefits—up to $15,600 tax-free + $2,650 for meals and entertainment annually.
* Five (5) weeks annual leave (pro-rata), paid end-of-year leave, plus the option to purchase additional leave to support your work-life balance.
* Strong investment in your professional development, paid study leave, dedicated professional development days, internal training programs, and access to expert guidance through our Clinical Therapy Team.
* Be part of a collaborative, inclusive team culture, where your contributions are valued, and our shared values create a positive and meaningful work environment.
* Most importantly, make a tangible difference in the lives of young children with autism—supporting their growth, communication, and overall quality of life.
Lead with Purpose. Change Lives with AEIOU.
Join AEIOU and become part of a community passionate about creating brighter futures. This is more than a professional role—it's a career-defining opportunity to lead with heart, purpose, and impact and specialise in early intervention with neurodivergent children.
At AEIOU Foundation, our mission is simple yet powerful: to deliver life-changing early intervention for young children with autism. What sets us apart is how we bring this mission to life—through evidence-based practices, personalised support, and a deeply committed team.
Working within a multi-disciplinary team of educators and therapy professionals (Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Behaviour Analyst Consultants), and supported by strong organisational frameworks and clinical supervision, AEIOU is recognised as a leader in early intervention for young children with autism and neurodivergence.
We maintain low staff-to-child ratios to ensure every child receives the individualised attention they need to thrive. This allows our teams to build strong, trusting relationships, respond to each child's unique developmental needs, and create more meaningful learning opportunities. For children with autism, this tailored approach is vital—it supports communication, engagement, and long-term progress, while also creating a calmer, safer environment for children and staff alike.
Our service is family-focused, empowering caregivers with education, resources, and connection through structured parent training and engagement sessions. AEIOU's model is built on a foundation of respect, collaboration, and evidence-based research, ensuring that children and their families receive the highest standard of care and support.
Room Leader (Educator) – the position
The Room Leader operates within an early learning framework and provides programmed learning opportunities for children with autism spectrum disorder, their families, and carers.
The Room Leader will be working within a transdisciplinary team, coordinating family communication and engagement, leading child and family orientations, and supporting transitions. This position will coordinate Early Intervention Specialists (as assigned) and room centred logistics and resource allocations.
This is more than a job — it's a chance to lead with compassion, share your knowledge, and help children thrive in the critical early years of life.
At AEIOU, we are deeply committed to professional development, recognising it as essential to both individual growth and high-quality service delivery. As part of our team, you'll have access to bespoke training programs that focus on our specialised therapeutic and educational practices for working with neurodivergent children.
This contribution to your professional development, will leverage your career moving forward as it is incredibly desirable to have experienced training and engagement with neurodivergent children within early learning.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for team members who bring not just expertise, but heart. If you are compassionate, patient, and driven by the desire to empower others, this is your opportunity to truly make an impact.
You'll thrive in this role if you're a clear communicator, a thoughtful listener, and someone who approaches each day with curiosity and care. Your resilience, creativity, and sense of purpose will help shape meaningful change in the lives of individuals and their families. Most of all, you bring integrity, empathy, and a collaborative spirit that makes every interaction count.
The essentials:
* Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care is preferred
* Knowledge of typically developing children (from birth to school age) and theories of early childhood development / Early Years Learning Framework
* Willingness to learn evidence-based intervention strategies and ASD-specific techniques (working with autism)
* Knowledge of relevant legislation (including Child Protection Law and the National Quality Standards)
* Understanding of the provision of safe, well planned, indoor and outdoor learning environments
* Experience leading Educators/ Early Intervention Specialist is a great advantage, but not mandatory
The successful applicant will require a working with children clearance and NDIS clearance - AEIOU will support you to obtain within your application progress.
Apply Today
Speak to us today, about what your AEIOU experience can look like.
Please submit your application online via SEEK or our Careers Page by submitting your resume and cover letter detailing your goals and suitability to this position.
Should you have questions, please reach out to careers@aeiou.org.au and we would be happy to speak with you. Application review and interviews will progress ongoing, so please don't delay your enquiry.
At AEIOU, everyone is welcome and encouraged to apply. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities, and we actively foster an inclusive environment where every team member feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute. Your unique experiences and voice matter here—and they make our service stronger.
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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?
AEIOU Foundation is an established early intervention service that supports children in a naturalistic, play-based and neurodiversity affirming environment.
AEIOU is family-focused, so that in addition to supporting children to achieve their individual goals, families receive training and support through online education and parent engagement sessions.
At AEIOU, a dedicated team of education and therapy professionals work together to support each child and family. This team is comprised of speech pathologists, occupational therapists, behaviour support practitioners, early childhood teachers and educators.
AEIOU Foundation is an established early intervention service that supports children in a naturalistic, play-based and neurodiversity affirming environment.
AEIOU is family-focused, so that in addition to supporting children to achieve their individual goals, families receive training and support through online education and parent engagement sessions.
At AEIOU, a dedicated team of education and therapy professionals work together to support each child and family. This team is comprised of speech pathologists, occupational therapists, behaviour support practitioners, early childhood teachers and educators.
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