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Clerical - Administrative
Administration Officer [Sandhills Early Childhood Centre, Byron Bay]
Clerical - Administrative
#45288
Remote / WFH
Byron Shire Council
Job Description
We are looking for an administration superstar to join Sandhills Early Childhood Centre (Sandhills Early Childhood Centre - Byron Shire Council).
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 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:
An experienced Administration Officer to join Sandhills (term 12 months, part time, 21 hours per week). The hourly rate is $34.00 -$39.39 depending on experience and qualifications, plus a worker retention payment of approximately $4 per hour.
You will:
be an active member of a team delivering high-quality early childhood education and care to children and their families
provide high-level, efficient, organised and responsive administrative support to leadership, educators, children and families
help ensure effective service operations and compliance with regulations and policies
support continuous improvement and strong governance
ensure the rights, well-being and safety of children is paramount in all decision-making
receive the Federal Government’s early childhood worker retention payment (additional 10% of the base Children’s Services award rate) - up to November 2026
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
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.
Please apply by filling the form below and attaching your resume that demonstrates:
your experience in an administrative position
your strengths and commitment to working in an early childhood education and care environment
how you communicate effectively with children, parents and other staff
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.
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.
Contact:
Anna Vinfield - Business Manager - 02 6685 8118
Closing date:
Sunday, 28 June 2026 at 10pm.
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 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:
An experienced Administration Officer to join Sandhills (term 12 months, part time, 21 hours per week). The hourly rate is $34.00 -$39.39 depending on experience and qualifications, plus a worker retention payment of approximately $4 per hour.
You will:
be an active member of a team delivering high-quality early childhood education and care to children and their families
provide high-level, efficient, organised and responsive administrative support to leadership, educators, children and families
help ensure effective service operations and compliance with regulations and policies
support continuous improvement and strong governance
ensure the rights, well-being and safety of children is paramount in all decision-making
receive the Federal Government’s early childhood worker retention payment (additional 10% of the base Children’s Services award rate) - up to November 2026
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
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.
Please apply by filling the form below and attaching your resume that demonstrates:
your experience in an administrative position
your strengths and commitment to working in an early childhood education and care environment
how you communicate effectively with children, parents and other staff
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.
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.
Contact:
Anna Vinfield - Business Manager - 02 6685 8118
Closing date:
Sunday, 28 June 2026 at 10pm.
