Early Childhood Educators (Sandhills Early Childhood Centre, Byron Bay)

We are looking for caring, nurturing and creative educators to join Sandhills Early Childhood Centre (Sandhills Early Childhood Centre - Byron Shire Council).

Sandhills Early Childhood Centre is a council-operated 59-place centre in the heart of Byron Bay with natural and welcoming indoor and outdoor spaces abundant with trees, wildlife, garden beds, rockeries and grassed areas.

We pride ourselves on having a collaborative, creative and supportive team culture in a spacious and natural environment within walking distance to the Byron foreshore.

At our service we strive to nurture each child’s sense of belonging as a part of a strong connected community, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.

We are looking for:

We are seeking Early Childhood Educators to join Sandhills (4 days/ week). The hourly rate is $31.95 - $37.02 depending on experience and qualifications, plus a worker retention payment of approximately $4 per hour.

You will:

- work with a team of exceptional educators to implement the daily program in line with the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning framework
- receive the Federal Government’s early childhood worker retention payment (additional 15% of the base Children’s Services award rate)
- be eligible for flexible working arrangements
- be eligible for 12% superannuation, access to long service leave, education training support, salary packaging, fitness passport, employee assistance

Our position description outlines the key responsibilities of the role and what skills are required.

We look forward to reading more about your experience, skills and why you think you would be a great fit.

We believe in diversity,



inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.

We believe that every child has a right to be safe, heard and valued.

The safety, rights and best interests of children is the paramount consideration for everyone at Sandhills.

Location:

This position is based at Council's Sandhills Early Childhood Centre in Byron Bay.

Closing date:

Applications will be accepted and assessed as they are received.

Working with Byron Shire Council:

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate.

Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture and we value our employees.

As an employee you would partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

- We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
- We are open, honest and respectful
- We foster well-being and creativity
- We achieve our goals and succeed together

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📌 Early Childhood Educators [Sandhills Early Childhood Centre, Byron Bay] (City of Sydney)
🏢 Byron Shire Council
📍 City of Sydney