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Early Childhood Educator

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Geelong, Victoria, Australia Early Learning Victoria Full time
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 Child Safety and the safeguarding of children from harm.

Why join us?
  • 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.
  • We offer salary sacrifice arrangements including novated lease and additional superannuation contributions
  • 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 Childhood Educator (Diploma qualified) - Early Learning Victoria Barribina (Teesdale)

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

Early Learning Victoria is establishing a government-owned early learning and childcare centre at Teesdale 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.

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.

Role Requirements:

  • High Quality Practice: Coordinates 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. Delegates tasks to team members which are consistent with qualifications to manage workload efficiently. Demonstrates regular reflective practice strategies and provides constructive feedback to staff to support professional development improvements.
  • Compliance and Child Safety: Has a high-level 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. Ensures these are embedded in centre practices and are adhered to by team members.
  • Educational Delivery: Develops plans, delivers and coordinates integrated teaching and learning strategies, guided by the individual learning and development needs of each child. Encourages reflective practice with all members of the team to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching practices and their impact on children's learning and development. Completes documentation in relation to children's learning in line with organisational philosophy and evaluates the impact of teaching practices on children's learning. Plays an active role in providing clear communication with families regarding their child's development.

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.

Applying and further information

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 Julie Turner 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

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Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday 31st December 2025.