Early childhood career support

Find out about financial support, training and career development for early childhood teachers, educators and services.

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The Early Childhood Jobs website closes on 12 May 2026

You can find information on financial incentives, our partner recruitment agencies and career supports on this page. From 12 May, we will no longer offer a job listing and search function.

Grow your career

Financial support to study and work in early childhood

Get help with the cost of studying or moving to a new role in early childhood. Learn about funding, scholarships and incentives available to new and existing workforce.

Getting started in the early childhood sector

New to early childhood? This guide covers what you need to know – plus the support, incentives and opportunities available to help you get started.

Move to Victoria to teach kindergarten

Qualified to teach early childhood overseas? Discover job opportunities in Victoria, with relocation support, financial incentives, and guidance on migration and registration.

Professional learning and development

Get support to grow your career in early childhood. Find coaching, training, and financial help tailored to your goals. Explore leadership opportunities, stay informed about changes in the sector, and take part in events for your professional development.

Guidance and resources

Kindergarten Sector Guide

Find key information about the Best Start, Best Life reforms and the support available to help children access and take part in kindergarten.

Health, safety and wellbeing in early childhood services

Requirements and guidance for keeping children safe in early childhood services.

Learning in the early years

Information for early childhood professionals about learning in the early years.

Running an early childhood service

Industry regulation, assessment and rating, and requirements for running a service.

Early Childhood Update

Early Childhood Update newsletter

Stay up to date with best practice in early childhood education. The Early Childhood Update is a regular newsletter for teachers, educators, and anyone interested in evidence-based approaches to early learning.

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The Best Start, Best Life reforms

Learn how early childhood education is changing in Victoria. Families will save more each year, while new centres and better programs make kinder easier to access.

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