Centre Administrator

Government schools; Mildura; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Early Learning Victoria Cohuna is opening a new 102-place centre and seeks an administration officer to support day-to-day operations. You will handle enrolments, Child Care Subsidy management, payroll and records, serving as a primary contact for families.

You will build strong relationships with families, staff and suppliers while ensuring compliance with National Law and ELV policies. Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook is essential; experience with payroll systems is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role, preferably in early childhood.
• Experience with financial reporting and following organisational policies.
• Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support across centre operations, incl. enrolments and payroll.
• Process Child Care Subsidy and attendance records.
• Respond to enquiries by phone, email and in person.
• Maintain relationships with families, staff and suppliers.
• Enter data into CCMS and payroll systems.
• Support security, communications, planning and deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with National Law and ELV policies.

Skills

Administrative tasks

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Qualification in business administration or related field

Certificate III or diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Payroll software

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

For more information about the role, or to request adjustments for participation in the recruitment process, please contact Emma Brits, Centre Director, on **********@education.vic.gov.au

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. OurStaff 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.