Chief Executive Officer

SES-2 Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Early Learning Victoria (ELV)

SES-2 Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Early Learning Victoria (ELV)

The Victorian Government is establishing 50 government-owned and operated, Early Learning and Childcare Centres (ELCCs). These centres will offer childcare, Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and, where applicable, Pre-Prep.

Where possible, these low-fee centres will be co-located with schools to avoid the double-drop off, and alongside hospitals, TAFEs and major employers to create convenient access for working parents. In some cases, they may be co-located with services like maternal and child health services and playgroups.

The first four will open in 2025, with all 50 open by 2028. To ensure the children and families using these centres experience a high quality service, planning is currently underway.

The role of CEO ELV is tasked with establishing and operating the 50 Government ELCCs program across Victoria.

The CEO ELV will work collaboratively across the Department, with local governments and with the sector to deliver the 50 Government ELCCs, to undertake local service operations and monitoring, support the ongoing supply of early childhood teachers and educators and support the delivery of infrastructure projects, as necessary to ensure the success of these ELCCs. The CEO ELV will provide strategic direction, leadership and operational responsibility for the 50 Government ELCCs, in partnership with other Department of Education Groups including the Victorian School Building Authority (as lead on infrastructure provision).

Please note the  eligibility criteria  for this role as outlined in the position description.

To apply:

Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to and capability for the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. The eligibility criteria will need to be specifically referenced in the cover letter as well

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.

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 page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au

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