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 enthusiastic and passionate **Certificate III Educator's**.
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:
- Permanent part time position (4 days per week)
- 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 $28.82 to $33.39 per hour (dependent upon skills and experience)
Other benefits include:
- 11.5% superannuation
- Education and training support
- Flexible work hours
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days
- 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**:
- Previous applicants will be considered.
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 against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied.