Room Leader - East Cannington

Our Quest

Hello. We’re the Y WA

We’re that local (Not-For-Profit) Early Learning Centre (ELC) located in the heart of Perth at East Cannington. We’re all about inspiring and nurturing children to become independent little butterflies. And guess what? You’re a big part of how we make this happen.

You could be our new Room Leader, ready to release your early years education passion. But let’s face it, you work to live! Check out your awesome perks below.

Your awesome perks:

• You’ll be earning $77,805 - $80,164 + 12% Super + Benefits (pro rata)
• Immediate access to the 15% ECEC Worker Retention Payment! 
• Additional 1 week paid for the holiday season
• Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
• Genuine mentorship, training, and professional support
• Discounted childcare up to 70% per day
• Buy a NEW CAR & save on tax (Novated Leasing on offer)
• Work for a WA based Non-For-Profit making a real difference in our local community with unwavering focus and commitment to safeguarding children

What you’ll be doing:

As the door opens at our multicultural centre you will notice large nature based play spaces and a warm home like learning environments, in a quiet suburban area. You’ll lead the close-knit team of educators, to ensure our children enjoy a safe, hygienic, and inspiring environment. We're looking for someone enthusiastic and eager to be a responsible person and willing to open and close the centre.
You’ll also be promoting ‘School ReadY’, maintain high quality programs, manage compliance, and truly engage with our wonderful children and families. At the end of your shift, you’ll walk out the door knowing the children are continuing to develop in body, mind, and spirit.

You’ll be great in this role if you…

• Have infectious enthusiasm and passion in early years education and care
• Have a degree or diploma in Early Childhood or equivalent
• Have a minimum previous of 1 year being a room leader
• Hold a HLTAID012 First Aid certificate or equivalent
• Understand the National Quality Framework & National Education & Care Services Regulations 2012
• Previous experience in children services, developing and implementing programs for 0-to-5-year olds
• Can obtain a National Police Certificate and have a current Working with Children card

Our latest survey results 

At the Y WA, we thrive on feedback and deeply value our people’s insights that drive positive change. With 9% growth in employee engagement over the past 12 months, our latest survey shows that our people love our open communication, recognition and the genuine care we provide for their wellbeing. They take pride in knowing their efforts impact our goals and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Join us and be part of a team that makes a lasting impact.

How to apply:

Click on the “Apply” button below to submit your application. Please submit a cover letter and CV with your application. For the full job description click on the PDF file on the attachment link below. Should you require any further information please call Alaa Salim on 0473 153 *** or email at **********@ymcawa.org.au

Closing date: Wednesday the 16th of September, 2026
We may start interviews before the closing date.

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/

The Y WA kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies or third parties.