Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Early Childhood Educator - Range 1
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Grampians
Reference: 1539157
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 Murtoa College, Early Learning Victoria Bani Walup (meaning little blue-tongue lizard) is a 57-place centre in Murtoa 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:
The position description for this role can be found HERE.
About You
Qualifications and Experience
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 Lisa Smith, Workforce Development Coordinator on [email protected]
Applications close 11:59pm on Thursday, 3 September 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.