Early Childhood Educator

**Byron Shire Council's Sandhills Early Childhood Centre is looking an exceptional Early Childhood Educator (Diploma).**:
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**:
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 are looking for an exceptional **Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)**to deliver**a nurturing, creative, engaging, and intentional program that enhances children’s learning and development, strengthens partnerships with families, and aligns with the National Quality Framework.

The positions may be required to lead a room with a focus on planning, documenting and team leadership.

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

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
- a friendly and energetic demeanour

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.
- work with children 0-5 years preferably in a Long Day Care Centre environment
- use your knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and NQF for programming for children including observation and documentation processes and demonstrated group management skills
- foster children's overall development and esteem
- communicate effectively with children, parents and other staff to provide a professional service, resolve conflicts and negotiate effective work outcomes
- _Please refer to the position description for full list of key responsibilities, required competencies and selection criteria._

**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**.**

**Enjoy our Employee Benefits**

We have to offer:

- 1 x part-time position (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)

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

**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

**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.

**Pre-Employment Screening Process**:

- **Functional Health Assessment**:**If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity ag