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

Educational Leader/Administrator - Early Learning Victoria Bani Walup

Salary band - $86,038 - $109,521

$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 Educational Leader/Administrator role is responsible for leading the service to provide high quality early childhood education and care in line with Early Learning Victoria’s (ELV) philosophy. This role will ensure that staff within the service provide education and care in line with the approved frameworks, the National Quality Standards and current research. This role will be responsible for delivering key organisational and pedagogical prioritises within a local context to develop comprehensive educational practices across the service.

This role will also support the leadership team with administrative tasks such as record keeping, staff onboarding, and general tasks which support the service’s requirements under the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, National Quality Standards (NQS), Child Protection and Child Safe Standards, approved Frameworks, and Early Learning Victoria policies and procedures.

Role responsibilities:

Educational Program and Practice: Support, mentor and guide staff in the implementation of the educational program to enrich children’s learning and development that reflects the natural environment and promote sustainability. Role model quality practice to support operational requirements. Promote effective documentation across the service which supports team and individual reflective practices. Be cognisant of different strengths, abilities and learning styles for both children and adults so that approaches can be individualised dependant on their needs.

High Quality Practice: Committed to 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.

Compliance and Child Safety: Ensures the centre, educational program and practices is compliant with all aspects 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.

Capabilities

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.

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

Administration: Performs day-to-day administrative tasks in line with regulatory requirements. Excellent time management, compliance and an ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Uses problem solving skills to complete administrative tasks, maintain accurate records, and ensure the service operates efficiently. Strong problem-solving abilities to identify challenges and implement effective solutions.

Leadership & Mentoring: Lead the development and implementation of educational programs across the service to ensure that practice is aligned with ELVs philosophy, the National Quality Standards and approved frameworks. Drives service improvement by assessing strengths and areas for growth in accordance with the QIP. Support practice through utilising formal and informal coaching and mentoring opportunities. Maintain effective professional networking to keep up to date with contemporary research and innovative practice. Together with service leadership, support local community connections with the service. Promotes a learning culture by prioritising reflective practice and maintaining a continuous cycle of self-evaluation and improvement.

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 Role Requirements section above for more detail.

Criteria 4: Educational Programs and Practice – please see the Role Requirements section above for more detail.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role. In your cover letter, please also respond directly to the Key Selection Criteria.

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 please contact insert contact details

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 Tuesday 19 August 2025

Experience required will include:

Demonstrated management and leadership experience in early childhood education and care, including leading the provision of high-quality educational programs and practice.

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

Financial management and administrative experience.

Ability to lead and guide teaching teams and competency in all aspects of staff management.

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

Experience working with vulnerable children and families.

Proficiency in relevant administrative systems.

Specific skills/qualifications required:

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher (Bachelor of Education/Teaching (Early Childhood) will be highly regarded)

Valid `Employee' Working with Children Check (or full VIT registration)

Willingness to consent to a National 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, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications

Protecting Children Mandatory Reporting online learning