5 weeks annual leave Annual Bonuses EOY Leave Access to professional development budget and online LMS Access to salary pacakging to increase your take home pay! Location - Nathan (Griffith Campus) relocating to a new purpose-built centre at Camira mid 2026 Work as part of an innovative Profit-for-Purpose organisation, with a strong values-based culture, in an environment that is genuinely a great place to work. 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 that mission to life. This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your professional understanding in supporting neurodiverse children. AEIOU offers comprehensive training and continuous professional development to equip you with valuable skills that will shape your future career and experiences. What we offer you, as a Full-time team member: We maintain low staff-to-child ratios to ensure every child receives the individualised attention they need to thrive. Current hourly rate of $31.21 to $55.14 (dependent on qualifications and experience). In addition, AEIOU has applied for the Worker Retention Payment, and we are currently awaiting approval to apply the payment in addition our hourly rates. A collaborative and inclusive team dedicated to creating a positive and engaging work culture and where your contributions are valued. The opportunity to make a tangible difference by helping young children with autism to enhance their quality of life. About AEIOU: AEIOU is a profit-for-purpose organisation founded in 2005, dedicated to delivering high-quality therapy and care for children with autism. Our family-centred program aligns with the Guidelines for Good Practice and is designed to help children build essential life skills, independence, and confidence. Our multidisciplinary team—including Educators, Room Leaders, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, and Behaviour Consultants—works collaboratively to provide holistic support. Staff also benefit from regular professional development across all disciplines, continually enhancing their skills and expertise. About the role: Lead with purpose as a Room Leader/Early Childhood Teacher by creating meaningful learning experiences for children with autism in a supportive, early learning environment. This position leads a team of Early Intervention Specialists, and partners with our on-site Therapeutic team and wider Centre teams; and Monitors, evaluates, and reviews the implementation of programs against set goals (identified in Individual Plans) by using child progress data sets and observations, and; Supports families and carers by providing regular engagement, and training and education opportunities to help further develop child outcomes in the home and community, and; Provides input into the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of family and community awareness and education sessions and capacity building. Who we are looking for: You are a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Educator or Room Leader, seeking a purposeful and meaningful opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of children with autism. Accountability, professionalism, and collaboration are key to our team attributes. Safety is a priority for you, and you are committed to contributing to safe work practices. You have energy and zeal, balanced with patience and kindness. Essential requirements include: Room Leader: You hold an ACECQA approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualification. Early Childhood Teacher: You hold an ACECQA approved Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching or equivalent qualification. A demonstrated and genuine, values-based leadership style with commitment to supporting and growing teams with experience leading and coaching staff to deliver required outcomes. Understanding and knowledge of implementing the Early Years Learning Framework program and the demonstrated ability to implement an educational and child-centred program Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is highly regarded as is willingness to learn evidence-based intervention strategies and ASD-specific techniques. Mandatory compliance requirements include: Blue card or ability to obtain. NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or ability to obtain Apply Today! Please apply online via SEEK or our Careers Page by submitting your resume and cover letter detailing your goals and suitability to this position. Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Application review and interviews will progress ongoing, so please don't delay submitting your application. 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.
