Bellingen Burrows Long Day Care Centre is seeking passionate and dedicated Diploma Qualified Educators to join our team.

Who Are We?

Bellingen Burrows is a family-owned early childhood service that has operated on beautiful Gumbaynggirr Country for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on providing a warm, nurturing, and safe environment where children can truly thrive.

Our mixed-age grouping approach fosters strong relationships and a deep sense of belonging. We value community connections and prioritise learning on Country, spending plenty of time outdoors exploring, discovering, and engaging with nature.

Our high quality, play based

 educational program aims to nurture a lifelong love of learning for children aged 18 months and up.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome educators from varied cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences, recognising the strength this brings to our team and community.

We are seeking educators who:

• Place children’s wellbeing at the centre of their practice

• Are passionate about ongoing learning and professional growth

• Can take initiative and contribute meaningfully to a small, collaborative team

• Value open communication and strong teamwork

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About the Role

As an Early Childhood Educator, your responsibilities will include:

• Embedding the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) to guide and inspire your practice

• Planning, implementing, and reflecting on engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences

• Following and upholding our Child Safe Code of Conduct

• Observing, assessing, and documenting children’s learning and development

• Building strong, respectful partnerships with families and valuing each child’s unique background

• Maintaining accurate and compliant documentation and records

• Participating in ongoing professional development, training, and team meetings

• Supporting an inclusive environment that celebrates and accommodates diverse needs

• Ensuring health, safety, and hygiene standards are consistently met

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Why Join Bellingen Burrows?

As a well-established and reputable service, we offer:

• Above award wages, including the ECEC Worker Retention Payment

• Staffing above ratio to support educator wellbeing

• Flexible employment options (Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual)

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development

• Genuine potential for internal career progression

• Family-friendly benefits, including discounted childcare

• Well-resourced, environmentally conscious learning environments

• Coaching and mentoring from experienced educators

• Team bonding and social events

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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You Will Need:

• Australian working rights

• A current NSW Working with Children Check

• A completed ACECQA-recognised Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

  • Applicants working towards their Diploma will also be considered

• Completed Child Protection Training and understanding of child safe practices

• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certificates

• Knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and National Regulations (2011)

• Sound understanding of the EYLF