Early Childhood Educator

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.

Early Childhood Educator (Diploma qualified) - Multiple roles available at Early Learning Victoria Bani Walup

Salary band - $69,692 - $75,417

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

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.

Early Learning Victoria centres can operate with a rotating roster to provide flexibility across the workday whilst maximising the continuity of care for children and families. Dependant on centre needs, staff may have the flexibility to work compressed hours in a flexible arrangement. A comprehensive range of professional development and training opportunities is also on offer for staff to support their career growth and development. Each year staff are eligible for two paid professional development days

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.

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 contact 

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 14th September 2025.

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, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications

·       Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting online learning

·       Food Handling Certificate and Safe Sleep Training is desirable.