Finance Officer – Help Shape the Future of Children in Your Community
📍 Cessnock, NSW | 💼 Full-Time (6 month Parental Leave contract) | ❤️ Not-for-Profit Community Childcare
✨ Potential for extension beyond the initial contract period
Are you an experienced finance professional who wants more than “just a job”?
Do you want your skills to mean something – to support children,families, and a centre that has been part of the community for over 60 years?
At Cessnock Multipurpose Children’s Centre, we’re not just running a childcare service – we’re nurturing futures. And we’d love you to be part of that mission.
🌱 About Us
We’re a warm, community-focused not-for-profit providing high‑quality early education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. Our team is passionate, values‑driven, and committed to making every family feel supported and every child feel safe, welcome, and inspired.
When you walk through our doors, you’ll feel the difference – genuine connection, pride in our history, and excitement about the future.
💼 About the Role
This is a 6 month parental leave contract with the exciting potential to extend beyond the initial term.
As our Finance Officer, you’ll be the steady financial heartbeat of the Centre. Working closely with our leaders and the Board, you’ll ensure our organisation remains sustainable, compliant, and well‑positioned for continued community impact.
This is a meaningful leadership role where your work directly helps us continue providing accessible, high‑quality education to local families.
Your Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly financial reports and annual budgets
- Oversee payroll, accounts payable/receivable and reconciliations
- Ensure compliance with all taxation and reporting requirements
- Support grant applications, funding submissions and audits
- Guide staffing budgets and HR financial considerations
- Build strong relationships with auditors, funding bodies and suppliers
- Collaborate with leadership to shape long-term financial strategy
⭐ What You’ll Bring Essential:
✔ 3+ years’ experience in finance management
✔ Qualifications in Accounting, Finance or related field
✔ Strong payroll, budgeting and compliance knowledge
✔ Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
✔ Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Desirable:
✨Experience in education or not‑for‑profit sectors
✨Knowledge of CCS and government funding processes
🌈 Why You’ll Love Working With Us
We’re serious about supporting our people – both professionally and personally.
✨ Be part of a purpose‑driven not‑for‑profit with 60+ years of impact
✨A genuinely warm, supportive and collaborative workplace
✨Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing training
✨20% discount on childcare fees
✨Uniform shirt provided
✨Retail discounts through our employee benefits program
✨Free EAP for your wellbeing
✨Work in a role where your contribution truly changes lives
If you want your career to have purpose – not just pressure – we’d love to meet you.
CMCC is a Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to ensuring the safety, rights and best interests of children are paramount in all decisions and actions. We have zero tolerance for child abuse or harm and embed the NSW Child Safe Standards across our services. Employment is subject to satisfactory child safety screening. By applying for a role with CMCC, you acknowledge your responsibility to uphold this commitment and to contribute to a culture where children’s safety, rights and best interests are prioritised above all other considerations.
