Early Childhood Educator - Casual Opportunities (Sandhills Early Childhood Centre)
We are looking for caring, nurturing and creative educators to join Sandhills Early Childhood Centre, a council-operated 59-place centre located in the heart of Byron Bay. The centre offers natural and welcoming indoor and outdoor spaces abundant with trees, wildlife, garden beds, rockeries and grassed areas.
We pride ourselves on a collaborative, creative, and supportive team culture in a spacious and natural environment within walking distance of the Byron foreshore. Our service strives to nurture each child's sense of belonging as part of a strong connected community, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
We are looking for:
* An Exceptional Early Childhood Educator to assist in delivering 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.
* Casual opportunities available.
You Will:
* Work with a team of exceptional educators to implement the daily program in line with the National Quality Framework and the Early Years Learning Framework.
* Receive the Federal Government's early childhood worker retention payment (additional 10% of the base Children's Services award rate).
* Be paid between $38.40/hr and $49.24/hr (based on experience and qualifications) plus the worker retention payment of about $3/hr.
* Be eligible for flexible working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
See the full Position Description for a detailed list of responsibilities, required competencies and selection criteria.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Experience working with children in a long day care environment.
* Strong commitment to early childhood education and care.
* Effective communication skills with children, parents and staff.
Additional Information:
We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of enthusiasm, honesty, well‑being, creativity and teamwork.
Location:
Sandhills Early Childhood Centre, Byron Bay.
Contact:
Ashleigh Olive — Sandhills Director — 8***
Closing Date:
10pm (NSW time), Sunday, 7 December 2025.
How to Apply:
Fill out the online application and attach your resume and cover letter. Use the options provided; audio file application may also be used.
Pre‑Employment Screening:
* Reference Checks
* Functional Health Assessment (if applicable)
* Background Screening
Child Safe Commitment:
Byron Shire Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and will embed Child Safe Standards into its leadership, governance and culture.
Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to ensuring our workplace reflects the community and encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply.
Contact for Adjustments:
If you require a reasonable adjustment in the recruitment process, please call or email Ashleigh Olive.
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