Early Childhood Educator - Diploma
Job Details
Position Type
Teaching and learning
School Type
Primary
Role Level
Classroom teacher
Employment Type
Full time, Permanent
Subject Area
General Teaching
Salary Range
Posted Date
February 26, 2026 (6 days ago)
Closing Date
March 11, 2026
Description
Location Profile
Early Childhood Educator (Diploma qualified) - Early Learning Victoria Barribina
Salary band - $69,692 - $75,417
Early Learning Victoria is establishing a government-owned early learning and childcare centre at Teesdale Primary School. Opened in 2026, this 102-place centre will provide long day care and Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten, eventually transitioning to include Pre-Prep.
Early Learning Victoria is in the process of 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.
Early Learning Victoria has an application in progress with the Australian Government Department of Education for the Worker Retention Grant.
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Role Purpose
The Early Childhood Educator (D…