Child Care Centre Manager (ANZSCO 134111)
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What a Child Care Centre Manager does
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the activities of a childcare centre or service including physical and human resources.
- Also called
- Child Care Centre Director, Child Care Coordinator
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 134111
- Skill level
- 1Bachelor degree or higher
- Skilled lists
- Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
- Assessing authority
- ACECQA
- National shortage
- No shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredVia MLTSSLEligible
Employer-sponsored
- Subclass 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Main tasks
- 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
Shortage by state
- NationalNo shortage
- ACTNo shortage
- NSWNo shortage
- NTShortage
- QLDNo shortage
- SANo shortage
- TASNo shortage
- VICNo shortage
- WAShortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does a Child Care Centre Manager do?
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the activities of a childcare centre or service including physical and human resources. Also called: Child Care Centre Director, Child Care Coordinator. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Child Care Centre Manager on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Child Care Centre Manager (ANZSCO 134111) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 189, 190, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Child Care Centre Manager?
134111. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Child Care Centre Manager migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Child Care Centre Manager for the Subclass 189, Subclass 190, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Child Care Centre Manager for an Australian visa?
ACECQA, the skills assessing authority listed for 134111.
Is Child Care Centre Manager in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "No shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.