Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Human resources
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/ECE/1920552
About Early Learning Victoria
The Victorian Government is establishing 50 government-owned and operated early learning centres by 2032 as part of the Best Start, Best Life reforms. The centres offer childcare, Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pre-Prep. The centres provide high-quality, accessible and inclusive early childhood education and care that is child centred, focused on learning through play and in nature, with strong connections to local communities.
Early Learning Victoria (ELV) is part of the Victorian Department of Education. The ELV central team is leading the roll-out of the 50 centres and supports and oversees 18 centres that have recently opened. We are committed to creating a supportive and enriching work environment for our employees, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Early Learning Victoria is committed to the Child Safe Standards and safeguarding of children from harm.
About the Role
The Workforce team partners with Early Learning Victoria's early learning professionals throughout the employee life cycle, delivering high-quality HR support, practical advice and clear, consistent policy guidance.
In this role, you will:
About you
As the successful candidate, you will bring:
Qualifications and Experience
How to apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max. 2 pages f or cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role.
For more detail, please review the attached position description or contact Jelena El-Khoury, Business Management Team Leader via email at [email protected].
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Please note the department utilises generic position descriptions and this role is aligned to the position description of Payroll Advisor.
About the Department
The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.
The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
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 our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Jelena El-Khoury - Business Management Team Leader via [email protected].
Preferred applicants may be required to have a Working with Children Check, a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.
Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 10 May 2026.