Business Management Team Leader

Grab for Careers

The establishment of Early Learning Victoria (ELV) is entering its next phase as all existing central officer positions have been made ongoing. As such, we are very excited to be advertising these positions for a commencement date of 1 July 2026.

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 offer childcare, Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pre-Prep. The centres 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 is part of the Victorian Department of Education. The ELV central team is leading the roll-out of the 50 centres and supports and oversees 4 centres that have recently opened. 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 the Child Safe Standards and safeguarding of children from harm.

About the Role

The Early Learning Victoria business management team provides recruitment, payroll, administration and finance support to Early Learning and Childcare Centres (ELCC). As team leader, you will be responsible for managing and supporting your team with day-to-day operations. You will report to the Manager, Workforce and Recruitment. You will build and maintain relationships with ELCC staff, the department's central HR division other department functions/divisions.

Your duties will include:

• Acting as a key point of contact between the centre staff and Early Learning Victoria for staffing and business operations matters.

• Lead a team that supports ELCCs with recruitment, HR, payroll, cash budgeting and other business transactions.

• Ensure appropriate oversight and quality control in relation to HR and finance policy and process.

• Advise senior management about policy, process and system reform.

• Lead the administration of the team's management portal and other system support interfaces.

Qualifications and Experience:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Capacity in business management and HR policy, processes and IT systems. Knowledge of department systems (eduPay) is desirable, but not essential.

• Experience in leading a team and relationship management.

• Outstanding computer skills including extensive experience with Microsoft Word and Excel and an ability to troubleshoot technical difficulties.

• An understanding of the early childhood sector, and particularly experience working in an early learning setting is desirable, but not essential.

• Experience in establishing a HR service function for a developing organisation

• Desirable: Experience in working for Government owned and operated Early Learning Services

How to apply

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.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Joanne Burkandt via

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

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at

Preferred applicants must have a Working with Children Check. A police check and other pre-employment checks may be required. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on 26 October 2025