Early Childhood Educator - Roamer Position (Diploma Qualified)

Employment type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration : Salary – Attractive rates commensurate with experience (as determined by the EEEA 2020), plus superannuation

Location: This role is required to work at any of the kindergarten locations throughout the Wyndham Municipality

About the role

We are seeking a Diploma Early Childhood Educator who is passionate, motivated, enthusiastic, and shares a commitment to Early Childhood Education by providing innovative and quality outcomes for children. You will support our funded three and four year old kindergarten children by providing engaging and inclusive programs with the support of your service team across 23 Wyndham Kindergarten Sites.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to share your skills in our Early Education and Care Services team, we provide a unique play-based environment that encourages learning through experimentation, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. You will report to the Area Leader Kindergarten Relief Operations.

No two days are the same. Our ‘Roamer’ position plays a critical role in supporting service continuity by supporting kindergarten programs across Wyndham’s network of kinder services as required. You will work flexibly across sites, confidently adapting to different service environments, routines and team dynamics, while maintaining consistent, high-quality educational practice. This includes quickly building rapport with children, engaging respectfully with families and collaborating effectively with educators to support smooth day-to-day operations.

This role offers valuable exposure to a diverse range of learning environments, service teams and community contexts. By working across multiple services, you will strengthen your adaptability, professional confidence and understanding of integrated service delivery. You will also contribute to shared learning and continuous improvement by bringing insights, experience and effective practices between services.

This position is well suited to Diploma Early Childhood Educators who enjoy variety, are confident working in dynamic environments, and are committed to delivering inclusive, high-quality outcomes for children. It is an excellent opportunity to build breadth of experience, enhance your capability in responding to diverse child and family needs, and support your longer-term career development within the early years sector.

What your day will look like

• Fostering a warm, welcoming environment, where you will help create an inclusive environment where supportive and respectful partnerships with all families are paramount
• Throughout the day, you will lead and contribute to a team environment that ensures every child, including those with additional needs, are supported in a high-quality Kindergarten program.
• You will lead collaboration with colleagues in planning and documenting activities, contributing your ideas and expertise to the process.
• Continuous improvement will be at the heart of your work as you actively seek ways to enhance your practices and outcomes.
• You will follow best practice procedures, aligning with the unit’s policies and guidelines to ensure a smooth and effective day.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills will be essential as you work alongside others to create a positive and collaborative atmosphere.

What you will bring

• Diploma in Children’s Services (Graduates are encouraged to apply)
• Experience working in early years education is highly desirable but not essential
• Strong interpersonal skills and a teamwork ethos
• Understanding of the variety of local, state and commonwealth guidelines and regulations, and the ability to ensure compliance in line with council policies
• An understanding of the Child Safe Standards and current reforms
• Current certificates in Anaphylaxis, Asthma Management and First Aid
• A current Working with Children’s Check and agreement to undergo a Police Check
• Current National Child Safety Training (Geccko - Foundation 1 & 2 and Advanced 3 & 4)

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Please address the below question in your cover letter (maximum 1–2 pages):

• What is your personal philosophy of early childhood education and how do you align this with your day-to-day practice when working with children and families?

Applications close at 11:59PM on Monday 28 September 2026.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Syeda Afroz, Area Leader Kindergarten Relief Operations on View phone number on au.workus.org.

If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview week commencing Monday 12 October 2026.

The role is expected to commence in Term 1, January 2027. Successful candidates will be required to attend induction training prior to commencement.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible.

If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via View email address on au.workus.org or View phone number on au.workus.org .

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.