Play-Based Room Leader - Early Childhood Educator

Department of Education Victoria; Meeniyan; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria is opening a new Early Learning Victoria Durrupal centre near Meeniyan, offering long day care, and 3- and 4-Year-Old Kinder programs. The Centre Director will lead pedagogy, programming and staff development in a community-focused setting.

With a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance, the role requires closing to the public recruitment, coordinating with families and staff, and maintaining high standards of child safety across all programs.

Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved diploma level qualification or actively working towards a diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Validated Working with Children Check, First Aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications.
• Agreement to a police check; international police check for time abroad.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver high-quality early childhood education and care aligned with VEYLDF and NQF standards.
• Plan and program in consultation with other educators to uphold the centre's educational program and philosophy.
• Collaborate with the management team to mentor educators and engage with families to create a supportive environment.

Skills

Early childhood leadership

Play-based pedagogy

Communication with families

Regulatory compliance

Education

ACECQA-approved diploma or working towards diploma

Working with Children Check

First Aid

CPR

Anaphylaxis training

Asthma training

Police check

International police check

Job description

Department of Education Victoria is opening a new Early Learning Victoria Durrupal centre near Meeniyan, offering long day care, and 3- and 4-Year-Old Kinder programs. The Centre Director will lead pedagogy, programming and staff development in a community-focused setting.

With a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance, the role requires closing to the public recruitment, coordinating with families and staff, and maintaining high standards of child safety across all programs.