Early Childhood Room Leader for East Kimberley, WA
An exciting opportunity is available for an Early Childhood Room Leader to join a centre in the East Kimberley. This role is ideal for an educator who is passionate about high-quality early learning, values strong relationships, and is ready to lead with purpose in a culturally rich, community-connected setting.
As a Room Leader, you will play a key role in creating a warm, engaging, and high-quality learning environment within your room. You will work closely with your team to plan and deliver meaningful, play-based programs, support daily routines, and ensure every child feels safe, supported, and inspired. This is a strong opportunity for a motivated educator ready to take the next step in their leadership journey within a supportive and collaborative team.
The service follows a play-based, child-led curriculum, with a strong belief that the environment is the "third teacher." Learning is inspired by nature and encourages curiosity, exploration, and imagination. Cultural perspectives are embedded throughout daily practice, with staff representing a range of cultural backgrounds and children supported to explore diversity through language, music, and art. The centre is a 40-place service and caters for children aged 0-5 years.
Strong community connections enrich the program, including weekly visits from the Mirima Dawang Woorlab-Gerring Language Centre, providing language learning opportunities for children. Additional community organisations regularly visit the service to support learning for children, families, and staff. The service also features a bush kinder located on-site, where natural vegetation, trees, and centre animals (including chickens, rabbits, and ducks) offer rich opportunities for outdoor learning and program extension.
Kununurra is a regional hub in the East Kimberley, offering essential services such as schools, medical facilities, supermarkets, cafes, sporting clubs, and regular flights. Nearby Lake Argyle provides endless opportunities for boating, fishing, camping, and freshwater swimming, and is home to tens of thousands of freshwater crocodiles. With dramatic landscapes, warm weather, and an active outdoor lifestyle, Kununurra offers a truly unique place to live and work.
An ongoing placement is preferred; however, the service is open to a minimum six-month placement for the right leader. There will also be an opportunity to speak with a current employee to help determine whether the organisation is the right fit for you.
The Perks
* $87,653.80 - $90,197.70 (inclusive of all allowances/loadings and workers retention payment), plus super
* $200 per week in housing allowance
* 4 weeks annual leave + 2 weeks leave over the festive season
* Mentoring and access to their Employee Assistance Program
* Subsidised childcare
* Uniforms provided
* Career advancement
* Rewards for every year you spend at One Tree, including extra annual leave, and more
* Online inductions and PD sessions
What You Need to Succeed
* Diploma in early childhood or ACECQA approved equivalent
* Current National Police Clearance and WA Working With Children Card
* 2 years' experience as a room leader or above
* Knowledge of EYLF, NQS, MTOP, and relevant regulations
* Organisational skills including general organising, planning, time management, scheduling, coordinating resources and meeting deadlines
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Understanding of, and commitment to comply with the organisation's code of ethics, vision, policies and procedures and to support the organisation's culture
* Experience in building successful relationships with staff, families and community
* A commitment to continuous improvement and efficiencies in service delivery
* Knowledge of relevant state and commonwealth laws and regulations
Desirable
* First Aid and CPR Desirable
How to Apply
Interested? Provide a CV with a LinkedIn profile (if you have one) and apply via the website: www.footprintplacements.com.au. For questions, email *****@footprintplacements.com.au.
Looking forward to receiving your resume.
Candidates must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work.
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