Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Early Childhood Teacher
Occupation: Early childhood
Location: Loddon Mallee - Gannawarra
Reference: 1545663
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.
ELV is approved for the Commonwealth's Worker Retention Grant, which provides a 15% wage increase for eligible staff.
About the Role
Opening in 2027 and co-located with Cohuna Consolidated School, Early Learning Victoria Cohuna is a 102-place centre offering long day care and three and Three-Year-Old Kindergarten and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten programs.
In this role, you will:
Deliver high-quality early childhood education, guided by evidence-informed, contemporary pedagogy and practice aligned with the National Quality Framework and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.
Build positive, respectful and collaborative relationships with families, children and colleagues.
Support a team of educators through reflective conversations and targeted support to build capability, strengthen pedagogy, and achieve strong outcomes for children.
Promote an inclusive environment where children's learning and development needs are met, and policies and regulatory standards are maintained.
More information about this role can be found HERE.
Financial Incentives including a relocation incentive of up to $8,000 may be applicable (subject to eligibility)
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 Emma Brits, Centre Director on [email protected]
Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday, 11 October 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.