Early Childhood Educator

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 a 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

**We are looking for**:
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity then this may be the role for you. We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey.

Byron Shire Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Early Childhood Educator (Diploma).

We pride ourselves on being child and community focused and offering a nurturing and happy environment. We strive to provide a peaceful, grounded safe-haven in which children thrive. We build on children’s strengths and interests to engage with them in play-based learning.

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. Our centre welcomes children from 0-5 years and we are looking for educators for all age groups.

You will have:

- dedication and commitment to developing the future of children
- enthusiasm to engage children through activities and experiences appropriate to stages of development
- willingness to be supported to obtain a qualification in early childhood education
- a friendly and energetic demeanour

We operate 7:30am - 5.30pm, 50 weeks per year in the heart of Byron Bay in a beautiful setting.

**Enjoy our Employee Benefits**:
We have to offer:

- 2 part-time positions (4 days per week each)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $33.01 to $38.2 per hour (dependent upon skills and experience)
- Brightness of future
- Security
- Partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

Other benefits include:

- Annual salary reviews and identified salary increases for financial year 2025/2026 based on award conditions
- 11.5% superannuation
- Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years' service
- Education and training support
- Flexible work hours
- Attractive salary packaging scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport
- Opportunity to work with an experienced and committed team

**Location**:
This position is based at Council's Sandhills Early Childhood Centre in Byron Bay; however, Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons - such as Council's OSHC Services.

**Contact**:
Ashleigh Olive - Sandhills Director - 02 6685 8118

**Closing date**:
**Position Description**:
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.

Byron Shire Council is committed to being a child safe organisation - we respect all children and their wellbeing. We will embed Child Safe Standards into our leadership, governance and culture. We will support our staff and volunteers in their responsibilities. We will strive to keep children safe from harm and abuse.

**Pre-Employment Screening Process**:

- **Functional Health Assessment**:If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied.