Employment Details
🕒 Work Hours: Full-time, part-time, and casual positions available
📅 Centre Hours: Monday – Friday, between 6:30 am – 6:00 pm
Are you a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educator looking for a rewarding career in a community-focused, not-for-profit organisation? Join Cessnock Multipurpose Children’s Centre (CMCC) and be part of a team that has been shaping young lives since 1963!
We are seeking qualified educators to join our growing organisation and help us continue delivering high-quality education and care for children across the Cessnock Local Government Area. Whether you’re beginning your career or looking for your next opportunity in a supportive and dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Who We Are
Cessnock Multipurpose Children’s Centre (CMCC) is a non-profit, community-based organisation committed to providing exceptional early childhood education and care. As a registered charity, we operate seven services, with an eighth preschool opening in mid-2025. Our services include:
✔ Two Long Day Care Centres
✔ One Preschool (with another opening soon!)
✔ Four Out of School Hours (OOSH) Services
Our educators are supported by a dedicated team, including management, educational leaders, catering, transport/logistics, and maintenance teams—ensuring that you can focus on what truly matters: nurturing and educating young children.
About the Role
As an Early Childhood Educator, you will:
🎓 Develop and implement engaging educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) & National Quality Framework (NQF).
🤝 Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues to create a warm, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
📊 Document children’s progress using an online platform to support their development.
🏫 Collaborate with a passionate team to maintain consistency and high standards across the centre.
🔹 Ensure health & safety standards are met, following procedures to maintain a safe and nurturing space for children.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking enthusiastic and qualified educators who are committed to creating positive learning experiences for children.
Essential:
✔ Certificate III, Diploma in early childhood education (or equivalent qualification)
✔ Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
✔ First Aid Certificate (HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education & Care Setting)
Desirable:
✔ Understanding of the EYLF & NQF
✔ Strong communication and teamwork skills
✔ Time management & organisational abilities
✔ Creativity and enthusiasm in designing educational programs
Why Choose CMCC?
We believe in supporting and valuing our educators, offering:
✅ A chance to work with a respected not-for-profit organisation that puts children first
✅ 20% discount on childcare fees for employees
✅ CMCC uniform polo shirt provided
✅ Free Employee Benefits Program – access to exclusive retail discounts
✅ Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential counselling and wellbeing support
✅ Ongoing professional development & training to enhance your career
✅ Dedicated programming & planning time to focus on quality education
✅ Strong support network – including a Director, Quality and Compliance, Educational Leader, Centre Managers & HR team
✅ Annual Christmas shut down period.
✅ An opportunity to make a lasting impact in the local community
