Assistant Centre Director & Educational Leader

Government schools; Mildura; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage increase (Worker Retention Grant)

Relocation incentive

Job summary

Early Learning Victoria is opening a new Cohuna Centre in 2027 and seeks a Centre Operations Leader to oversee daily operations, develop high-quality educational practices, and ensure compliance with National Law and Victorian frameworks.

You will work with the Centre Director and ELV Central team to recruit and develop staff, manage enrolments, and foster a sustainable, collaborative culture across the service. Relocation incentives up to $8,000 and wage uplift apply to eligible staff.

Qualifications

• ACECQA Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher; Bachelor of Education/Teaching (Early Childhood) will be highly regarded.
• Valid Working with Children Check, First Aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications and completion of National Child Safety Training.
• Experience working with children and families experiencing vulnerability is desirable.
• Agreement to a police check; an international police check must be provided for candidates who have resided outside of Australia for 12+ months in the last 10 years

Responsibilities

• Work with the Centre Director to oversee daily operations at the service
• Be responsible for ensuring the centre delivers on key organisational and local pedagogical priorities, developing strong educational practices across all programs and partnerships onsite
• Ensure compliance with regulations, organisational policies, and procedures
• Support staff recruitment, development, and enrolment management, with assistance from the ELV Central team
• Foster a positive team culture which contributes to a sustainable workforce

Skills

Pedagogical leadership

Staff management

Community engagement

Communication skills

Financial management

Education

ACECQA Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Bachelor of Education/Teaching (Early Childhood)

Tools

Administrative systems

Job description

Early Learning Victoria is opening a new Cohuna Centre in 2027 and seeks a Centre Operations Leader to oversee daily operations, develop high-quality educational practices, and ensure compliance with National Law and Victorian frameworks.

You will work with the Centre Director and ELV Central team to recruit and develop staff, manage enrolments, and foster a sustainable, collaborative culture across the service. Relocation incentives up to $8,000 and wage uplift apply to eligible staff.