Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the activities of childcare centres and services including physical and human resources.
Tasks Include
- developing and implementing programs to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children
- providing care for children in before-school, after-school, day, and vacation care centres
- directing and supervising Child Carers in providing care and supervision for young children
- ensuring the centre is a safe area for children, staff and visitors
- complying with relevant government requirements and standards
- liaising with parents
- maintaining records and accounts for the centre
- recruiting staff and coordinating professional development
Skill Level: 1
Occupation List: MLTSSL
Specialisations:
Child Care Centre Director
Child Care Coordinator
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Education Requirement
It is important to select a course that will enable you to become a Child Care Manager through the required work experience post qualified.
| Education | Average Cost (AUD) | Access to Graduate Visa |
| Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care | 22,750 | Yes, but only two years. |
Bachelor of Early Childhood
| 32,000/year, 4 years totally. IELTS with 7,8,7,8. Overall 7.5 | Yes |
| WA schools | 20,000 | Yes |
| SA Schools | 26,000 | Yes |
| NSW | 25,000 | Yes |
| Regional Qld | 20,000 | Yes |
| Northern Territory | Not available for international students. | Yes |
Skills Assessment with Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA)
| Requirement | What you need to know |
Diploma Level Education or Higher
| See |
| Work Experience Requirement | Must have three years Full time work experience as the Child Care Centre Manager, not a Child Care Worker or Room Leader. https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-12/Assessment-Standards-Child-Care-Centre-Manager_0.pdf |
| Currency of Employment | The Employment must be carried out after you have completed your studies, with atleast 6 months full time in the past three years. |
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