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 in 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 (Diploma qualified)- Early Learning Victoria
Wedderburn (Interim Name)

Salary band - $69,692 - $75,417

Early Learning Victoria is establishing a government-owned early learning and childcare centre at Wedderburn College. Opening in 2026, this 90-place centre will provide long day care and Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten, eventually transitioning to include Pre-Prep.

The anticipated start date of these roles is January 2026.

Role Purpose

The Early Childhood Educator (Diploma qualified) 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. You will help create a positive learning environment which facilitate rich interaction and support children's social, emotional and cognitive development. You will build positive, respectful and collaborative relationships with families, children and colleagues, ensuring an inclusive environment where each child's learning and development needs are met, and the service's policies and regulatory standards are maintained.

Capabilities

High Quality Practice - Together with the Room Leader, supports the provision of 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 and able to manage workload efficiently. Demonstrates reflective practice where feedback is used constructively to improve teaching and learning experiences.

Positive Learning Environment - Supports the creation of 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 - Together with the room leader supports 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 and evaluates the impact of teaching practices on children's learning. Provides clear communication with families regarding their child's development.

Compliance and Child Safety - Has a sound l 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. Supports senior staff to drive service improvement and prioritises reflective practice.

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

For more information about the role and Early Learning Victoria please contact the Workforce team, via [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 10th August 2025

Who May Apply

Experience required will include

· Demonstrated experience as an early childhood educator (Diploma qualified) is desirable, delivering a high-quality play-based educational program

· High- level 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 Diploma level qualification or actively working towards a Diploma 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)

· International Police Check required if resided outside of Australia for 12 months or more during the last 10 years

· First Aid, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications

· Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting online learning

· Food Handling Certificate and Safe Sleep Training is desirable