Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)

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Early Childhood Educator (Diploma qualified) - Early Learning Victoria Thookay Yarkeen

Salary band - $69,692 - $75,417

Early Learning Victoria is establishing a government-owned early learning and childcare centre at Portland South Primary School. Opened in 2026, this 57-place centre will provide long day care and Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten, eventually transitioning to include Pre-Prep.

Early Learning Victoria was successful in applying for the Australian Government¿s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Worker Retention Grant for centres opened in 2026. This provides a wage increase of 15% above the modern award rates for eligible workers, funded by the Commonwealth through to 30 November 2026. 

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.

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 Regulat…