ANZSCO 134111
Child Care Centre Manager
General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.
About this occupation
ANZSCO 2022Plans, 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
Unit group 1341
Child Care Centre Managers
Child Care Centre Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the activities of childcare centres and services including physical and human resources.
Indicative skill level
In Australia and New Zealand
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
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
Show all 8 tasks
- Maintaining records and accounts for the centre
- Recruiting staff and coordinating professional development
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022. CC BY 4.0.
ANZSCO 2022 (the edition the CSOL uses for the 482 and 186 visas)
Title in this edition: Child Care Centre Manager, skill level 1
- Major group
- 1 Managers
- Sub-major group
- 13 Specialist Managers
- Minor group
- 134 Education, Health and Welfare Services Managers
- Unit group
- 1341 Child Care Centre Managers
The title and groups are the same in ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 and ANZSCO 2022.
Occupation Shortage List (2026)
- National rating
- No Shortage
- Confidence
- Clear
- Rated on
- ANZSCO 2022
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List - 6 digit ANZSCO and OSCA, released 21 October 2026. CC BY 4.0.
Possible visa options
Visas that Child Care Centre Manager may be eligible for through its skilled list placement. Being on a list is one requirement; each visa has others (points, age, English, nomination or sponsorship).
| Visa | Stay | MLTSSL | STSOL | ROL | CSOL | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Independent (subclass 189) - Points-Tested | Permanent | On MLTSSL | STSOL not used for this visa | ROL not used for this visa | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/051, s 7(1) item 1 |
| Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) | — | On MLTSSL | STSOL not used for this visa | ROL not used for this visa | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/051, s 7(1) item 2 |
| Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) Family Sponsored | — | On MLTSSL | Not on STSOL | Not on ROL | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/051, s 7(1) item 1 |
| Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) | Permanent | On MLTSSL | Not on STSOL | ROL not used for this visa | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/051, s 7(1) item 3 |
| Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated | — | On MLTSSL | Not on STSOL | Not on ROL | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/051, s 7(1) item 4 |
| Training visa (subclass 407) | Temporary (Up to 2 years) | On MLTSSL | Not on STSOL | Not on ROL | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/050, s 6 |
| Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream | Temporary (5 years) | On MLTSSL | STSOL not used for this visa | Not on ROL | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/219, s 5(1) |
✓ the occupation is on a list this visa uses · ✗ this visa uses the list but the occupation is not on it · — the visa does not use this list. Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, visa pages, CC BY 3.0 AU.
Average salary, May 2025
Unit group 1341 Child care centre managers (ANZSCO 2022). all employees, Average weekly total cash earnings.
| Average weekly earnings | Average age | |
|---|---|---|
| All employees | $1,650.30 | 39.8 |
| Males | — | — |
| Females | — | — |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025: data cube 63060DO011_202505 (Table 1), released 23 January 2026. CC BY 4.0.
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Scan to get the appSource: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO (CC BY 4.0). Source: Department of Home Affairs, Skilled occupation list (CC BY 4.0). Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, SkillSelect invitation rounds, CC BY 3.0 AU. Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Search another occupation