Child Care Centre Manager
A Child Care Centre Manager oversees the operations, staff, and educational programs of a licensed early childhood service. In Australia, centre managers must meet the National Quality Framework and Regulations that govern children's education and care services.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
High demand nationally; Australia faces a significant shortage of qualified early childhood education and care leaders following sector expansion.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- MLTSSLMedium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List
Occupations eligible for permanent visas including Subclass 189 and 190.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- ACEACECQA
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 189Learn more →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Learn more →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 485Learn more →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 491Learn more →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | New South Wales | View nomination → |
| VIC | Victoria | View nomination → |
| QLD | Queensland | View nomination → |
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| NT | Northern Territory | View nomination → |
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Manage centre operations, staffing, and compliance with the National Quality Framework
- Lead and develop early childhood educators and support staff
- Communicate with families and manage enrolments and fee collection
- Prepare and manage the centre's budget and financial performance
Skills required
- Early childhood education leadership and management
- NQF, Education and Care Services National Regulations compliance
- Staff recruitment, supervision, and professional development
- Family engagement and community relations
Typical qualifications pathway
A bachelor's degree in early childhood education is required for director roles under Australian law; diploma-level qualifications may meet some states' requirements. ACECQA assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on the MLTSSL, enabling subclasses 189, 190, 485, and 491. The MLTSSL listing reflects a genuine national shortage and supports points-tested independent migration For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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