Centre Administrator

State Government of Victoria, Australia; Kerang; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% wage increase for eligible staff

Job summary

Early Learning Victoria (ELV) is expanding and welcoming a Centre Administrator at Cohuna to support 102 places across long day care and kindergarten programs. You will manage enrolments, CCS, payroll and records while responding to families’ enquiries in person, by phone and by email.

Join ELV’s committed team, applying strong communication and organisational skills to build trusted relationships with families and suppliers, ensuring compliance with national standards.

Qualifications

• Provides administrative support across centre operations and enrolment processes.
• Experience with payroll, attendance and record keeping.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures for education and care services.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across all aspects of centre operations, including enrolment processing, Child Care Subsidy management, payroll, attendance and record keeping.
• Serve as a key point of contact for families, responding to enquiries by phone, email and in person.
• Build and maintain relationships with families, colleagues, suppliers and the ELV central team.
• Process payments and perform data entry into the Child Care Management System and payroll systems.
• Monitor centre security and perform general administrative tasks including communications, team planning and deliveries.
• Operate in accordance with Education Care Services National Law and Regulations and Early Learning Victoria policies and procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Education

Business administration qualification

Certificate III or diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Early Learning Victoria (ELV) 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 Commonwealths 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:

Provide administrative support across all aspects of centre operations, including enrolment processing, Child Care Subsidy management, payroll, attendance and record keeping

Serve as a key point of contact for families, responding to enquiries by phone, email and in person

Build and maintain strong relationships with families, colleagues, suppliers and the ELV central team

Process payments and perform data entry into the Child Care Management System and payroll systems

Monitor centre security and perform general administrative tasks including communications, team planning and accepting deliveries

Operate in accordance with Education Care Services National Law and Regulations and Early Learning Victoria policies and procedures

More information about this role can be found HERE.

About You

Previous experience in an administrativerole,ideallywith exposure to the early childhood sector

Experience in financial reporting and following organisational policies and procedures

Confidence using administrative software and systems, including strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Effective communication and relationship-building skills with staff, families and communities

Strong organisational skills, including time management, multitasking and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualification in business administration or a related fieldwill behighly regarded
• Certificate III ordiploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higherwill behighly regarded
• Valid Working with Children Check; completion of Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting online learning
• 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

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 [e-mail]

Applications close 11:59pm on Tuesday, 13 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.

Applications close Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 11.59pm