Early Learning Victoria has officially opened the first 4 government-run early learning and childcare centres in Sunshine, Fawkner, Eaglehawk North and Murtoa.
These centres are part of the Victorian Government’s Best Start, Best Life reforms to improve access to early education and care, including the commitment to establish 50 early learning and childcare centres by 2032.
Early Learning Victoria has been established to operate the centres, which will provide high-quality early childhood education and care in areas where it is needed most.
A further 14 centres will open in 2026, and by 2028 a total of 30 centres will be operating across the state. By 2032, all 50 centres will be operating.
Each centre will be located, where possible, at or alongside a government school, making drop-off more convenient for parents.
The centres are inclusive, integrated and connected to the local community. Many centres will also include space for other services such as Maternal and Child Health, as well as playgroups and other community groups.
Each centre is known by an Aboriginal name provided by Traditional Owners. The first 4 centres’ names are:
- Early Learning Victoria Muyan (located at Sunshine Primary School)
- Early Learning Victoria Wimbi (located at Moomba Park Primary School)
- Early Learning Victoria Nyernilang Lar (located at Eaglehawk North Primary School)
- Early Learning Victoria Bani Walup (located at Murtoa College).
Early Learning Victoria is committed to high-quality early childhood education that provides rich learning opportunities in which children learn through play, connect with nature and enjoy positive relationships with educators and teachers.
Enrolment and employment opportunities
There are enrolment and employment opportunities available across the new centres.
To learn more about the centres and how the application and enrolment process works, visit the Early Learning Victoria website.
Early Learning Victoria is currently hiring Certificate III and Diploma-qualified educators and Bachelor-qualified teachers, with positions available for commencement from Term 1, 2025.
Employees will experience a supportive and enriching work environment that offers a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development, and benefit from:
- competitive wages and benefits: receive wages and benefits in line with industry benchmarks and Victorian public sector standards
- growth and development: access to coaching, mentoring and top-quality training to support your professional journey
- inspiring new facilities: work in purpose-built spaces designed for play-based learning and team collaboration.
Find out more
If you have any questions about the centres, contact Early Learning Victoria:
- phone: 03 9057 4444
- email: elv.workforce@education.vic.gov.au
For enrolment information and employment opportunities, visit the Early Learning Victoria website.
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