Child Care Centre Manager — Queensland Nomination
Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) · Brisbane
At a glance
- Program
- Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ)
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Brisbane
- Program notes
- Run by BSMQ with two pathways: Offshore Skilled and Onshore Skilled. Living and working in Queensland is generally preferred for invitations.
Official program page: https://migration.qld.gov.au
Key facts at a glance
Data compiled from official sources. Always verify on the relevant authority’s website before acting.
- SkillSelect points cutoff(Subclass 189)
- 75 points— November 2025 roundView all rounds →
- State nomination fee
- AUD 330— AUD 330 application feeOfficial source →
- Occupation list last updated
- 2026-04-26(state SOL revision date — verify on the state program website)
All figures are indicative. Fees and points cutoffs change frequently — always verify on immi.gov.au and the relevant state/authority website before lodging.
Skills assessment
For Child Care Centre Manager, the assessing authority for migration purposes is ACECQA.
Child Care Centre Manager in Queensland — nomination overview
Child Care Centre Managers (ANZSCO 134111) are nominated by Queensland, supporting pathways to the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa and Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa. The occupation appears on the MLTSSL, also enabling eligibility for the Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa. ACECQA conducts the required skills assessment, evaluating early childhood centre management qualifications and experience. Queensland nominates this occupation in response to high demand for qualified managers across its rapidly expanding early childhood education and care sector. State nomination under Subclass 190 adds five SkillSelect points; under Subclass 491, fifteen points are added. Applicants must meet Competent English requirements, be under 45, and satisfy health and character checks. Queensland may require nominees to work in early childhood services within the state. Government fees start from AUD 4,640 for the primary applicant, with processing times of eight to eighteen months. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Child Care Centre Manager
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that Queensland nominates.
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.