Specialisations

Child Care Centre Director
Child Care Centre Manager

Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.

Job Description & Tasks

Child Care Co-ordinator direct the activities of child care centres and services.

Tasks Include:

• directs and supervises child care workers in providing care and supervision for young children
• develops and implements programs to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children
• provides care for children in before-school, after-school, day and vacation care centres
• manages physical facilities and ensures all buildings and equipment are maintained
• ensures the centre is a safe area for all children, staff and visitors
• maintains records and accounts for the centre
• complies with government requirements and standards that may effect funding and continued service
• liaises with parents
• recruits staff and coordinates professional development
• develops and implements policies on a broad range of issues

This occupation is included in the following occupation lists;

Skilled Occupations List (SOL)

This occupation is on the Skilled Occupations List and can be applied for under the Skilled Migration Programme.

Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)

This occupation is included in the Migration Occupations in Demand List. You must have 12 months work experience in this occupation or a closely related occupation to claim the available 15 or 20 MODL points.

Skilled Regional Sponsored (SRS)

This visa allows you to be sponsored by a relative living in a Designated Area or to be nominated by a State or Territory government. To apply for nomination by a State/Territory your occupation must in demand in that particular government.

Please note that many occupations in demand by a State or Territory are required to have a specialisation and not all specialisations are detailed in the lists. You can check for further information through Austart or directly through the State or Territory.

This occupation is in demand in;
Victoria
Tasmania
South Australia
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory

Temporary Business Sponsorship (457)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for temporary business sponsorship and may be sponsored for a 457 visa.

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for the Employer Nomination Scheme and may be nominated by a company under the ENS.