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Centre Director Early Childhood
Government schools —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Working with children
5d
Director, Complex Investigations
Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority —Melbourne VIC
- $232,790 - $298,488 a year
- Part-time
5d
Early Childhood/Kindergarten Director
Advance Childcare Management/ Fairfield Early Learning Centre —Fairfield VIC
- $105,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
- Professional development assistance
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17h
Director, Complex Investigations
Department of Education —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- Part-time
5d
Manager, Child Information Sharing Operational Policy
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
17h
Manager, Relocatables Team
Victorian School Building Authority —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
6d
Centre Director
Uniting Vic.Tas —Collingwood VIC
- Full-time
- Parental leave
7d
Director - Curriculum and Professional Practice Branch
Government schools —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- AI
- Leadership
6d
Early Childhood Teacher
Childrens Garden Kindercare —South Melbourne VIC
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Principal Policy Adviser
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
2d
Manager, Relocatables Team
Department of Education —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
6d
OSHC / Childcare - Coordinator (Director of Service)
TeamKids —Toorak VIC
- $77,434.76 a year
- Part-time
- Work from home
- Employee assistance program
8d
Early Childhood 2IC – Early Foundation Childcare Craigieburn
Early Foundation Childcare Craigieburn —Craigieburn VIC
- $30 - $36 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Management
- First Aid Certification
Quick Apply
8d
Assistant Director
Goodstart Early Learning —Wantirna South VIC
- $42.38 - $43.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Travel reimbursement
- Parental leave
Casual Early Childhood Educators ~ Froebel Carlton
Froebel Australia Ltd —Carlton VIC
- Temporary
- Spanish
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
Strategic Sourcing and Contract Management Specialist
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Agile
9d
Musicians wanted: Teach children's group music classes, Eastern Melbourne
Musical Minds —Mount Waverley VIC
- $40 - $50 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- In-person
Quick Apply
Centre Director
Explorers Early Learning —Williamstown VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
Centre Director
Radical Recruitment —Glenroy VIC
- $100,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
Quick Apply
Manager Early Years
Knox City Council —City of Knox VIC
- Temporary
- Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
6d

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Centre Director Early Childhood

Government schools -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
5 days ago

Qualifications

Management
Supervising experience
Working with children
Bachelor's degree
First Aid Certification
Diploma
Working with Children Check
Leadership
Communication skills
Early Childhood Education

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Centre Director - Range 1

Occupation: Early childhood

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 1529090

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

About Early Learning Victoria

Early Learning Victoria (ELV) is leading the roll-out of 50 government-owned and operated early learning centres by 2032, 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.

Early Learning Victoria Avoca (interim name)

Early Learning Victoria is establishing a government-owned early learning and childcare centre at Avoca Primary School. Opening in 2027, this 57-place centre will provide long day care and Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten, eventually transitioning to include Pre-Prep.

Click on the link below to hear from one of our team members as they share the top 3 reasons they love working at Early Learning Victoria:

Top 3 reasons for working at ELV on Vimeo

About the Role

In this role, you will:

Lead recruitment, staff development and enrolment management with assistance from the ELV Central team
Oversee daily operations at the service, delivering high-quality programs and ensuring compliance with regulations and organisational policies
Collaborate closely with the Educational Leader to lead pedagogy and implement high-quality educational programs for children across the service
Foster a positive team culture that contributes to a sustainable workforce

The position description for this role can be found here.

About You

Demonstrated management and leadership experience in early childhood education and care.
Extensive understanding of Education Care Services National Law and Regulations, the National Quality Framework, Child Safe Standards, Quality Improvement Plan and the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework.
Strong ability to lead, mentor and guide educational teams.
Effective communication and relationship-building skills with staff, children, families and communities.
Experience working with children and families experiencing vulnerability.

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher (Bachelor of Education or Teaching (Early Childhood) highly regarded
Valid Working with Children Check, First Aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications; completion of Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting online learning.
Experience working with children and families experiencing vulnerability is desirable.
Agreement 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 years.
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Safe Sleep Training is desirable.

Applying and further information

Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria which can be found in the position description.

For more information about the role and Early Learning Victoria, please contact please contact Julie Turner, Area Manager Regional West at [email protected]. Applicants requiring adjustments to participate in the recruitment process can contact the nominated contact person.

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. Our Staff 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.

Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday, 14 June 2026.

Applications close Sunday 14 June 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

28 May 2026

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Centre Director Early Childhood

Director, Complex Investigations

Early Childhood/Kindergarten Director

Director, Complex Investigations

Manager, Child Information Sharing Operational Policy

Manager, Relocatables Team

Centre Director

Director - Curriculum and Professional Practice Branch

Early Childhood Teacher

Principal Policy Adviser

Manager, Relocatables Team

OSHC / Childcare - Coordinator (Director of Service)

Early Childhood 2IC – Early Foundation Childcare Craigieburn

Assistant Director

Casual Early Childhood Educators ~ Froebel Carlton

Strategic Sourcing and Contract Management Specialist

Musicians wanted: Teach children's group music classes, Eastern Melbourne

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