Division: Planning & Place
Business Unit: Strategic & Place Planning
Title: Education Officer, Permanent - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week
Salary Range: $85745.17 to $99650.39 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)
Who we are:
Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.
Whether you want to carve up a wave in the surf, take a swim in the sea or relax on the sand, the Northern Beaches is the place to be. Professional Council Lifeguards patrol our surf beaches to help keep the community safe.
Northern Beaches Council is committed to providing quality education and care to better support our community and its families. Offering a range of children’s services in early learning, we provide safe stimulating and interactive learning environments for children. Our quality services are centred around strong connections and partnerships with our community and its families.
We focus on understanding the needs or our local community. Be part of a dedicated and passionate team providing quality education and care for children, where all our services Exceed or Meet the National Quality Standard.
We offer vacation for school children during NSW public school holidays. We focus on understanding and meeting the childcare needs of our local community. Be part of a dedicated and passionate team providing quality education and care for children, where all our services Exceed or Meet the National Quality Standard.
We proudly operate Belrose Children’s Centre which has been rated Excellent by ACECQA – one of only 35 services awarded the rating in Australia. Our Long Day Care Services are rated Exceeding or Excellent by ACECQA.
Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.
Working with us:
Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development. In this role you’ll enjoy -
• Work from home opportunities
• Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
• Values based culture and a teams-oriented working environment
Our opportunity :
The key focus areas of this role include:
1) Working collaboratively with a highly motivated and multi-disciplined team as well as opportunities to design your own education program.
2) Sharing knowledge of Aboriginal culture with the wider community, including schools and community groups in a variety of environments, including outdoor walks on country.
3) Experience working and building relationships across multiple council areas.
About you :
We’re looking for a self-motivated and out going individual to join our dynamic team. You’ll bring your educational experience and knowledge of Aboriginal culture to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.
Additional Information:
- Position Description
- Applications close on: Monday, 23rd February 2026
- Expected Interview Date: March 2026
- Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Brent Emmons on (02) 8495 5168 or Mal McDonald on 0402 532 912
Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.
If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.
