Centre Administrator

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.

• Be part of a new Victorian government early childhood workforce with strong career pathways and professional development.
• Enjoy a flexible roster, designed to offer flexibility for staff while ensuring continuity of care for children and families.

• Access a range of professional development and training opportunities to support career growth. Each year, staff are eligible for two paid professional development days.

• A relocation incentive of up to $10,000 will be available for those who relocate more than 100km from their current place of residence to take up this role.

Centre Administrator - Early Learning Victoria centre name (Interim Name)

Salary band - $53,865 - $65,916

Early Learning Victoria is establishing a government-owned early learning and childcare centre at Numurkah Primary School. Opening in 2026, this 102-place centre will provide long day care and Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten, eventually transitioning to include Pre-Prep.

The Centre Administrator will provide administrative support for all aspects of operation of the Early Learning Victoria centre. You will be integral to managing the centre's systems related to payroll, enrolments, attendance, and Child Care Subsidy. You will also be a key point of contact for families, greeting visitors to the centre and providing information and answering queries by phone, email and in person.

• Previous experience working in an administration, with exposure to the early childhood sector preferred.
• Experience in financial reporting and following organisational policies and procedures.
• Confidence in using administrative software and systems, including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with staff, families and communities.
• Advanced organisational skills, including time management, multitasking, and prioritising tasks effectively to meet deadlines and support centre operations.

Specific skills/qualifications required

• Qualification in business administration or related field highly regarded.
• Cert III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher will be highly regarded
• Valid `Employee' Working with Children Check
• 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
• Protecting Children Mandatory Reporting online learning

Click the Apply button to proceed through the Department of Education's online recruitment platform, where full Key Selection Criteria and Capabilities will be listed.

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 

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, 28th of September 2025.