Centre Leader & Educational Innovator — Early Learning

Early Learning Victoria; Echuca; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $8,000

15% wage increase via Worker Retention

Job summary

Early Learning Victoria (ELV) is opening Cohuna Centre in 2027, co-located with Cohuna Consolidated School. The 102-place service offers long day care and three- and four-year-old kindergarten programs.

This role involves working alongside the Centre Director to oversee daily operations, uphold high educational standards, and drive strong educational practices while ensuring regulatory compliance and staff recruitment and development. A relocation incentive may be applicable.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher; Bachelor in Education/Teaching (ECE) highly regarded.
• WWC Check, First Aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications and National Child Safety Training.
• Experience with vulnerable families is desirable; police check required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations at the service with the Centre Director.
• Deliver on organisational and local pedagogical priorities across programs and partnerships onsite.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies and procedures.
• Support staff recruitment, development, and enrolment management with the ELV Central team.
• Foster a positive team culture contributing to a sustainable workforce.
• Collaborate with partnerships onsite and broader ELV teams.

Skills

Pedagogical leadership

Staff development

Communication

Financial management

Education

Diploma in ECEC or higher

Bachelor in Education/Teaching (ECE)

Job description

Early Learning Victoria (ELV) is opening Cohuna Centre in 2027, co-located with Cohuna Consolidated School. The 102-place service offers long day care and three- and four-year-old kindergarten programs.

This role involves working alongside the Centre Director to oversee daily operations, uphold high educational standards, and drive strong educational practices while ensuring regulatory compliance and staff recruitment and development. A relocation incentive may be applicable.