Job Description
Room Leader – Kalkarindji, Northern Territory
Opened 1 day ago
Closes 20 March 2026
Full-time
Northern Territory
Early Childhood Room Leader
$89,552.32 - $92,061.84
Position : Room Leader(Responsible Person)
Status :Full-time, permanent (38 hours per week)
Salary range :$89,552.32 – $92,061.84 per annum (Inclusive of Worker Retention Payment – WRP and $3.55 per hour regional allowance) + additional allowances and superannuation
Qualifications : Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
Centre name : One Tree Kalkarindji Children’s Service
Location : Kalkarindji, Northern Territory 0852
As a Room Leader with One Tree Kalkarindji Children’s Service, you will help lead the team to ensure the service is providing high-quality early childhood education in a remote Aboriginal community. You’ll gain valuable skills and grow your career.If you are ready for an adventure with us on Gurindji country, we would love to hear from you!
About the role
Our remote services are in some of Australia’s most hard to reach underserviced locations. It takes a special kind of person to work in these services, the kind of person who wants to make a difference. You’ll bring your all and in return, you’ll join a big-hearted organisation that’s on a mission to transform challenges into possibilities for children. Our talented, professional team (and your new co-workers) are inspired by child-led approach. And we put local culture and language at the centre of our services.
You will also be a Responsible Person at the service.
On Offer to you
Above award salary on offer
Remote allowance of $3.55 extra per hour
4 weeks’ annual leave plus 2 weeks off over the festive season
Relocation allowance up to $3,000
Free shared accommodation
Free quarterly flights from Kalkarindji to Darwin
Subsidised childcare
Uniforms provided
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
Selection criteria
Minimum two (2) years’ experience in the Early Childhood sector
Experience working within a remote community
Strong knowledge of child development and theories relating to children’s learning
Strong 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 Kalkarindji, NT
Hold a valid and current Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or (ACECQA approved equivalent)
Hold a valid NT Ochre card (Working with Children Check)
Current National Police Clearance certificate (less than 6 months old)
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Job Details
Posted Date:
February 28, 2026
Job Type:
Arts and Entertainment
Location:
Australia
Company:
One Tree Community Services
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