Early Childhood Room Leader – Kununurra, WA

Opened 13 days ago
Closes 23 May 2026
Full-time
Western Australia
Early Childhood Room Leader
$77,700.88 - $79,943.79

Position: Room Leader (Responsible Person)
Status: Permanent Full Time
Salary range$77,700.88 – $79,943.79 (inclusive of all allowances/loadings), plus super
Qualifications: Diploma in early childhood/ACECQA approved
Room/Age group: 2-5 years old
Centre name: One Tree Wunan Garndim-banjelng Badang Yarrawoo Menewoolbtha Children’s Service
Location: Kununurra, Western Australia 6743

One Tree reaches across Australia, with children’s services in regional & remote towns and centres. We span the country because we want all children, no matter where they live, to have access to the same education, care, and start in life.

Kununurra is a beautiful remote town located in the East Kimberley. One Tree Kununurra Community Childcare and Education Centre is a brand-new childcare centre and will be working alongside with our Woothoo-woothoong Ninggoowoong Dawang Children’s Service next door. If you’re looking for new experiences, then you’ll love working at this new service.

Benefits on offer

  • $77,700.88 – $79,943.79 (inclusive of all allowances/loadings), plus super
  • Full-time permanent position
  • Above award salary – $2 extra per hour
  • 4 weeks’ annual leave plus 2 weeks off over the festive season
  • Relocation allowance up to $3000
  • $200 per week in housing allowance
  • Subsidised childcare
  • Uniforms provided
  • Career advancement
  • Rewards for every year you spend at One Tree, including extra annual leave, and more
  • Online inductions & PD sessions
  • Employee Assistance Program available for you and your immediate family members
  • Sponsorship available for the right candidate

Selection criteria

  • Minimum one (1) year’s experience in a room leader role or above
  • Experience in working in a remote community
  • Strong knowledge of child development and theories relating to children’s learning
  • Communication skills and ability to lead a team
  • Evidence of having contributed to assessment and rating at meeting or exceeding level
  • Develop and evaluate high quality programs for children in line with recognised frameworks
  • Ability to advocate for children’s rights and role model positive relationships with children

Requirements

  • Eligible to work in Australia and willing to relocate to Kununurra
  • Diploma in Early Childhood/ACECQA approved equivalent
  • Current WA Working with Children Check
  • Current National Police Clearance
  • Current First Aid and CPR

What you need to do

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For more information or to request a copy of the position description, call or email us on (08) 6250 4103 or recruitment@onetree.org.au