Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III)

Government schools

Applications close Sunday 20 September 2026 at 11.59pm

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Early Childhood Educator - Range 1

Occupation: Early childhood

Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo

Reference: 1541964

About Early Learning Victoria

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 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.

About the Role

Open since 2025 and co-located with Eaglehawk North Primary School, Early Learning Victoria Nyernilang Lar (meaning learning place) is a 102-place centre in Eaglehawk North offering long day care 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.

In this role, you will:

• Support the team to deliver high-quality early childhood education guided by evidence-informed, contemporary pedagogy and practice
• Contribute to and assist in the planning and implementation of the educational program, aligned with the National Quality Standards, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and National Education and Care Law and Regulations
• Monitor children’s progress and support their social, emotional and cognitive development
• Build respectful, collaborative relationships with families, children and colleagues, ensuring all children feel safe and valued

The position description for this role can be found HERE.

About You

• Experience as an early childhood educator (Certificate III), delivering a high-quality play-based educational program (recently qualified candidates are welcome to apply)
• Sound understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and 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 children and families experiencing vulnerability is desirable

Qualifications and Experience

• ACECQA approved Certificate III level qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care, or actively working towards completion
• Valid Working with Children Check, First Aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications; completion of Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting online learning
• 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

Click Apply to proceed through to our recruitment platform. Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

For more information about the role, or to request adjustments for participation in the recruitment process, please contact Claire Stewart, Workforce Development Coordinator on claire.stewart2@education.vic.gov.au

Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday, 20 Semptember 2026.

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