Early Learning Victoria (ELV), as part of the Department of Education, is leading the roll-out of 50 government-owned and operated early learning centres by ****, with 18 currently operating.
Our centres offer long day care, three and four-year-old kindergarten and pre-prep in accessible, play-based environments connected to local communities.
We are committed to creating enriching work environments, encouraging professional growth and maintaining the highest standards of child safety.ELV is approved for the Commonwealth's Worker Retention Grant, which provides a 15% wage increase for eligible staff through to 30 November ****.About the RoleOpened in **** and co-located with Teesdale Primary School, Early Learning Victoria Barribina (meaning turtle) is a 102-place centre in Teesdale that will provide long day care and Three-Year-Old Kindergarten and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten programs.Early Learning Victoria is approved to receive the Commonwealth's Worker Retention Grant, which funds a 15% wage increase above modern award rates for eligible employees.We are looking for Diploma and Cert III level Educators.In this role, you will:Support the team to deliver high-quality early childhood education guided by evidence-informed, contemporary pedagogy and practiceCoordinate an environment where children can flourish and thrive, aligned with the National Quality Standards, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and National Education and Care Law and RegulationsDevelop, deliver and coordinate integrated teaching and learning strategies guided by the individual learning and development needs of each childBuild positive, respectful and cooperative relationships with families, children and colleagues, ensuring an inclusive environment where each child's needs are metThe position description for this role can be found HERE for Diploma qualified and HERE for Cert III qualified.About YouDemonstrated experience as an early childhood educator (Diploma and or Cert III qualified),



delivering a high-quality play-based educational programStrong understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, Education Care Services National Law and Regulations, the National Quality Framework and Child Safe StandardsEffective communication and relationship-building skills with staff, children, families and communitiesExperience working with children and families experiencing vulnerability is desirableQualifications and ExperienceACECQA approved Diploma and/or Certificate III level qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care, or actively working towards completionValid Working with Children Check, First Aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications; completion of Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting online learningAgreement to a police check; an international police check must be provided for candidates who have resided outside of Australia for 12+ months in the last 10 yearsFood Safety Supervisor Certificate; Safe Sleep Training is desirableApplying and Further InformationFor more information about the role, or to request adjustments for participation in the recruitment process, please contact ****** close 11:59pm on Tuesday 25 August ****.ELV is a child-safe organisation committed to creating environments where children are safe, valued, and respected.
We maintain zero tolerance for child abuse, harm, neglect, or discrimination in any form.
All staff are required to uphold the Child Safe Standards and actively contribute to a culture of child safety.
OurStaff Code of Conduct policy outlines expected standards of behaviour for all staff and defines appropriate interactions with children; adherence is mandatory.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 working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions, visit the Department website.
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📌 Early Childhood Educators (Geelong)
🏢 Department of Education & Training, Victoria
📍 Geelong