About Early Learning Victoria

The Victorian Government is establishing 50 government-owned and operated early learning centres by 2032 as part of the Best Start, Best Life reforms. The centres will offer childcare, Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pre-Prep. The centres will provide high-quality, accessible and inclusive early childhood education and care that is child centred, focused on learning through play and in nature, with strong connections to local communities.
Early Learning Victoria's central office is part of the Victorian Department of Education. The central team is leading the roll-out of the 50 centres and will support and oversee centre operations once they open.
Staff in the Early Learning Victoria centres will be part of a new Victorian government-employed early childhood workforce. We are committed to creating a supportive and enriching work environment for our employees, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Early Learning Victoria is committed to Child Safety and the safeguarding of children from harm.

Location Profile

Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III) - Multiple roles available at Early Learning Victoria Bani Walup

Salary band $53,865 - $65,916

$5,000 workforce attraction bonus applicable to all new starters

Early Learning Victoria has established a new government-owned early learning and childcare centre located at Murtoa College. Opened in 2025, this 57-place centre offers childcare, Three-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pre-Prep for four-year-olds

Benefits for working with Early Learning Victoria include:

Professional Development: Access to sector expertise within the centre to provide career coaching and mentoring. Support and guidance while you further develop your professional skills through formal training.

Career Progression: A culture of growth and development to support best practice and career development through upskilling opportunities.

Sector Stewardship: Be part of a leading practice in one of the first ever government owned and run Early Learning Centres. Access to professional development, best practice standards and employment conditions with competitive wages and Victorian public sector standards.

Inspiring new facilities: Work in brand new purpose-built spaces designed for play-based learning and team collaboration

Receive up to $10,000 in relocation support to help with your transition to your new role. Eligibility criteria applies.

Role Purpose

The Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III) will support the team to deliver high-quality early childhood education, guided by evidence-informed, contemporary pedagogy and practice, which is aligned with the National Quality Standards, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and National Education and Care Law and Regulations. They will be responsible for contributing and assisting in the planning and implementing the educational program, monitoring children's progress, and supporting their social, emotional, and cognitive development.

Capabilities

High Quality Practice - Contribute and assist in providing an environment where children can flourish and thrive, supported by evidence-informed, pedagogy and practice that upholds all elements of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations and the National Quality Standards and is guided by the philosophy of Early Learning Victoria. Performs tasks consistent with qualifications under limited direction. Demonstrates reflective practice where feedback is used constructively to improve teaching and learning experiences.

Positive Learning Environment - Creates a positive learning environment by thoughtfully designing spaces which facilitate learning and rich interactions. Uses respectful communication to guide and support children's social, emotional, and cognitive development. Builds respectful relationships with families and staff and ensures that all children feel safe and valued within a supportive classroom.

Educational Delivery - Contributes to the planning, delivery and implementation of integrated teaching and learning strategies, guided by the individual learning and development needs of each child. Participates in reflective practice with all members of the team to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching practices and their impact on children's learning and development. Complete documentation in relation to children's learning in line with organisational philosophy. Support all members of the team in communication with families regarding their child's development.

Compliance and Child Safety - Has a sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, National Quality Standards, Child Protection and Child Safe Standards, Approved Frameworks and all Early Learning Victoria policies and procedures. Actively seeks guidance and direction when unclear.

Communication - Utilises effective communication skills to develops and maintain meaningful relationships with staff, families, and children, fostering a supportive and collaborative centre environment. Promotes respectful relationship and conflict resolution. Contributes to a positive a learning culture by prioritising reflective practice and maintaining a continuous cycle of self-evaluation and improvement.

Personal Attributes - Demonstrates the public sector values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership, and human rights.

Flexibility and adaptability: Operates well in a flexible and changing environment and manages workload efficiently to meet the centre's needs. Demonstrates initiative and seeks guidance and direction from senior colleagues when unsure.

Working Collaboratively: Supports a culture of collaboration within the centre and builds effective relationships with stakeholders and the community to maximise impact of the centre

Selection Criteria

Criteria 1 - Demonstrates the Child Safety and Compliance role requirements.

Criteria 2 - Personal Attributes - please see the Capabilities section above for more detail.

Criteria 3 - High Quality Practice - please see the Capabilities section above for more detail.

Criteria 4 - Positive Learning Environment - please see the Capabilities section above for more detail.

Conditions of Employment

Please note, applications will only be reviewed after the job ad close date. We will not be contacting applicants before this time.

For more information about the role and Early Learning Victoria please email any queries to [email protected]

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.

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Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 29 June 2025

Who May Apply

Experience required will include:

· Experience as an early childhood educator (cert III), delivering a high-quality play-based educational program. Recently qualified candidates are welcome to apply.

· Sound understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework, Education Care Services National Law and Regulations, the National Quality Framework and Child Safe Standards.

· Effective communication and relationship-building skills with staff, children, families and communities.

· Experience working with vulnerable children and families is desirable.

Specific skills/qualifications required:

· ACECQA approved Certificate III level qualification or actively working towards a Certificate IIII in Early Childhood Education and Care

· Valid `Employee' Working with Children Check

· Willingness to consent to a Police Check (to be arranged by Early Learning Victoria)

· First Aid, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications

· Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting online learning

· Food Handling Certificate and Safe Sleep Training is desirable