OOSHC Team Leader, Part Time and Casual OOSHC Educators

Join Our Team at Cessnock Multipurpose Children’s Centre!

Make a real difference in the lives of local children

Are you someone who lights up when working with children? Do you love creating fun, meaningful experiences and being part of a supportive team? If so, we’d love to welcome you into our OOSHC community!

We are currently seeking enthusiastic OOSHC Educators, with an exciting Team Leader opportunity also available. Whether you’re experienced or just beginning your journey, this is your chance to be part of a caring, community-focused organisation with a proud 60‑year history of supporting families.

About the Role

You’ll play an important part in creating a safe, engaging, and enjoyable environment for children before and after school, as well as during vacation care.

As an OOSHC Educator, you will:

Bring fun to life through creative, engaging activities

Support and supervise children during play and learning

Build warm, positive relationships with children and families

Help maintain a safe, clean, well-organised environment

As a Team Leader, you will:

Guide and support a dedicated team of educators

Assist with rostering, compliance, and program planning

Foster an inclusive, fun and inspiring learning culture

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll shine in this role if you’re someone who is:

A strong communicator and team player

Passionate about working with children

Full of ideas, energy, and a love for planning activities

Committed to child safety and wellbeing

Requirements

No formal qualifications required (OOSHC/Early Childhood qualifications are a bonus!)

Working with Children Check – mandatory

Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012) – mandatory

Experience working with children – desirable

CHCPRT025 – Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk – desirable

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We value our people and want you to feel supported, appreciated, and excited to come to work. Enjoy a range of benefits, including:

✨ 20% discount on childcare fees

✨Uniform polo provided

✨Two‑week Christmas shutdown

✨Retail discounts through our employee benefits program

✨Free Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing and support

✨Ongoing professional training and development

✨Supportive, approachable leadership team

✨Be part of a not‑for‑profit with deep community roots

Join a Role That Truly Matters

When you join us, you become part of a warm, locally based organisation that puts children first. If you’re looking for a meaningful role where you can grow, connect, and make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of our welcoming, dynamic team!

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.