We are looking for: We are seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher and pedagogical leader for Sandhills Early Childhood Centre. We strive to nurture each child’s sense of belonging as a part of a strong connected community, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Sandhills is a vibrant and nurturing community with a focus on nature, sustainability, creativity and wellbeing. The image of the child is a fundamental motivation at Sandhills. Children are our primary stakeholders, and we are driven by their best interests Sandhills resides in the heart of Byron Bay, within walking distance of beaches, recreation grounds, coastal reserves, and the community library and gallery. 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 you may work with any age group. You will have: passion to create a safe, respective and nurturing learning environment dedication and commitment to developing the future of children enthusiasm to engage children and intentionally guide enriching-concepts, provocations, experiences and projects formal qualifications (Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or Bachelor of Educator (Early Childhood and Primary)) Please download the position description to read about the role in more detail and our selection criteria We operate 7.30am – 5.30pm, 50 weeks per year in the heart of Byron Bay in a beautiful setting. Who we are: We are a not-for-profit service operated by 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 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 Enjoy our Employee Benefits We have to offer: one permanent part-time opportunity, [3 days per week] Flexible working arrangements Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at an hourly rate in the range of approximately, $46 to $53 per hour (dependent upon skills and experience) Educators also receive the Federal Government’s worker retention grant payment which equates to about $3/hour Other benefits include: 12% superannuation Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years' service 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. Contact: Ashleigh Olive - Sandhills Director - 02 6685 8118 Closing date: 10pm (NSW time) , Sunday 7 December 2025. Late app lications will not be permitted. Position Description : Download the Early Childhood Teacher - Position Description 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 .
