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Byron Bay, New South Wales Full-time Description We are looking for a Diploma Qualified caring, nurturing and creative educator to join Sandhills Early Childhood Centre (Sandhills Early Childhood Centre - Byron Shire Council). Your role will be to deliver quality early childhood care and engage the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework to implement a daily program and routine for children 05 years. The successful educator will contribute positively to the functional operation of the Centre and be a responsible person. You may be required to lead a room with a focus on planning, documenting and team leadership. Sandhills Early Childhood Centre is a counciloperated 59place 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 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 childs sense of belonging as a part of a strong connected community, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. We Are Looking For We are seeking an experienced and passionate lead educator for our nursery room at Sandhills Early Childhood Centre in Byron Bay. This fulltime position leads the room and educators to deliver highquality care and education for children aged 02 years in a safe, nurturing and engaging environment. Key Responsibilities Colead the nursery room and team Plan and implement educational programmes aligned with the EYLF Support childrens learning, development and wellbeing Mentor and guide assistant educators Maintain compliance with National Quality Standards and service policies Build positive relationships with families and the community Ensure a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all children Essential Requirements Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care Experience working in an early childhood setting Strong understanding of EYLF and National Quality Standards Leadership and teamwork skills Current Working With Children Check First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification You Will Work with a team of exceptional educators to implement the daily programme in line with the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning framework Receive a salary in the range of $62,121 to $71,977 per annum dependent on skills and experience. Receive the Federal Governments early childhood worker retention payment (additional 10% of the base Childrens Services award rate) Be eligible for flexible working arrangements Be eligible for 12% superannuation, access to long service leave, education training support, salary packaging, fitness passport, employee assistance How to Apply Please apply by filling the online form below and attaching your resume that demonstrates: Your experience working with children in a long day care environment Your strengths and commitment to working in early childhood education and care How you communicate effectively with children, parents and other staff We will review applications as received. Closing date: 11 March 2026 10am. EEO Statement 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 parttime, jobshare or working from different locations. We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. Contact Ashleigh Olive Sandhills Director 02 6685 8118 Location: Sandhills Early Childhood Centre, Byron Bay #J-18808-Ljbffr