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The Victorian Government is establishing 50 government-owned and operated early learning centres by 2032 as part of the Best Start, Best Life reforms. The centres will offer childcare, Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pre-Prep. The centres will provide high-quality, accessible and inclusive early childhood education and care that is child centred, focused on learning through play and in nature, with strong connections to local communities.Early Learning Victoria''s central office is in the Victorian Department of Education. The central team is leading the roll-out of the 50 centres and will support and oversee centre operations once they open.Staff in the Early Learning Victoria centres will be part of a new Victorian government-employed early childhood workforce. We are committed to creating a supportive and enriching work environment for our employees, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development.Early Learning Victoria is committed to Child Safety and the safeguarding of children from harm.Location ProfileCentre Director - Early Learning Victoria Teesdale (interim name)Salary band - $116,272 - $129,787Early Learning Victoria is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead the new government-owned early learning and childcare centre at Teesdale Primary (Golden Plains). Opening in 2026, this 102-place centre will provide long day care and Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten, eventually transitioning to include Pre-Prep.Benefits for working with Early Learning Victoria include: Professional Development:Access to sector expertise within the centre to provide career coaching and mentoring. Support and guidance while you further develop your professional skills through formal training. Career Progression:A culture of growth and development to support best practice and career development through upskilling opportunities. Sector Stewardship:Be part of a leading practice in one of the first ever government owned and run Early Learning Centres. Access to professional development, best practice standards and employment conditions with competitive wages and Victorian public sector standards. Inspiring new facilities:Work in brand new purpose-built spaces designed for play-based learning and team collaboration. Relocation Assistance:You may be eligible to receive up to $10,000 in relocation support to help with your transition to your new role. Conditions apply.Role PurposeThe Centre Director is being recruited ahead of the centre''s opening to support crucial establishment activity, including staff recruitment, building community relationships, and working with the Early Learning Victoria central team to establish policies and procedures and shape the centre''s culture and philosophy.Key responsibilitiesWork closely and collaboratively with Early Learning Victoria central office to prepare the centre for opening in 2026 and to establish structures to enable excellence in early learning and carePlan and oversee the delivery of high-quality, sustainable, compliant and safe early learning programs.Manage all aspects of staffing, including recruitment, induction, rostering, performance, professional development and mentoring, safety and wellbeing and promoting a positive team culture that values diversity and innovationEngage with staff on all aspects of operations, fostering a collaborative centre dynamic that encourages communication and shared problem-solvingManage all financial, administrative and other operations of the centreDevelop and implement strategies to maximise enrolments and occupancyExemplify and embody the Early Learning Victoria philosophy and valuesEstablish and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders including co-located services, local schools, community groups, neighbouring early learning services and local councilsCreate a positive and welcoming experience for familiesEnsure all legislative requirements, policies and procedures are met and maintained.CapabilitiesAdministration: Leads day-to-day operations of the centre including staffing, child enrolment, budgeting and expenditure, stakeholder management and centre related communications.Service Delivery: Oversees the implementation of high-quality care and educational programs that advances children''s holistic development. Upholds the Early Learning Victoria philosophy and translates this into centre-level values, goals and behaviours. Builds and maintains meaningful relationships with families. Facilitates collaboration with co-located services and schools. Ensures centre alignment with the strategic and operational direction of Early Learning Victoria.People Management: Manages all aspects of centre staffing including recruitment, induction, rostering, performance, professional development and mentoring, safety and wellbeing and promoting a positive team culture that values diversity and innovation. Develops strategies for workforce attraction, retention and development and provides feedback to the central office about opportunities and challenges. Engages with staff on all aspects of operations, fostering a collaborative centre dynamic that encourages communication and shared problem-solving.Compliance and child safety: Ensures the centre is compliant with all aspects of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, National Quality Standards, Child Protection and Child Safe Standards, Approved Frameworks and all Early Learning Victoria policies and procedures.Personal Attributes: Demonstrates the public sector values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.Flexibility and adaptability: Operates effectively in a flexible and changing environment and manages workload efficiently to meet the centre''s needs.Working Collaboratively: Leads a culture of collaboration within the centre and builds relationships with stakeholders and the community to support operations and maximise impact of the centre.High Quality Practice: Committed to providing an environment where children can flourish and thrive, supported by pedagogy and practice that upholds all elements of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations and the National Quality Standards and is guided by the philosophy of Early Learning Victoria. Encourages reflective practice where feedback is used constructively to improve teaching and learning experiences. Stays informed about current research and trends to ensure the service delivers high-quality, innovative programs that meet the needs of children and families.People Leadership: Holds self and team accountable to public sector values and agreed performance standards. Supports the achievement of educational and developmental outcomes by proactively addressing and resolving issues. Establishes and implements strategies to enhance staff engagement and motivation. Creates opportunities to recognise and celebrate the performance and contributions of the team.Selection CriteriaCriteria 1: People Leadership - please see the Capabilities section above for more detail.Criteria 2: Demonstrates the Child Safety and Compliance role requirements.Criteria 3: Personal Attributes - please see the Capabilities section above for more detail.Criteria 4: High Quality Practice - please see the Capabilities section above for more detail.How to ApplyTo be considered for this role you will need to join the Applicant Pool via Schools Jobs Vic. New applicants can create a profile in the Applicant Pool. To apply, follow the steps below:2. Once on the Careers page, click Apply to join the Applicant Pool.3. You will be prompted to register with School Jobs Vic (this will take less than 2 minutes). If you already have a School Jobs Vic account, sign in instead.4. Follow the step-by-step process and upload your CV/resume and cover letter5. Make sure to list your preferences including location (Region: Golden Plains) and role type (ELV Centre Director).6. Include reference to the role-type and location in your cover letter and submit your application.Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday 28 May 2025.EO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.auChild Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department''s exemplar available at: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 our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion pageApplicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.Who May ApplyExperience required will include:Demonstrated management and leadership experience in early childhood education and care.Demonstrated understanding of Education Care Services National Law and Regulations, the National QualityFramework, Child Safe Standards, Quality Improvement Plan and the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework.Financial management and administrative experience specific to early childhood education and care.Ability to lead and guide teaching teams and competency in all aspects of staff management.Effective communication and relationship-building skills with staff, children, families and communities.Experience working with children and families experiencing vulnerability.Proficiency in relevant administrative systems.Specific skills/qualifications required:Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher (Bachelor of Education/Teaching (Early Childhood) will be highly regarded)Current ''Employee'' Working with Children''s CheckWillingness to consent to a National Police Check (to be arranged by Early Learning Victoria)International Police Check required if resided outside of Australia for 12 months or more during the last 10 yearsFirst Aid, anaphylaxis and asthma qualificationsProtecting Children - Mandatory Reporting online learning (or willing to obtain)Food Handling Certificate and Safe Sleep Training is desirable.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr