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ANZSCO 421111Updated 2026-01-29
Child Care Worker
National shortage level: Strong
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 46k
Weekly earnings: AUD 890
Salary range: AUD 42k-AUD 51k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
31.2%
NSW
27.4%
VIC
21.8%
QLD
Education mix
28.8%
advanced diploma/ diploma
23.1%
certificate iii/ iv
18.9%
Post graduate
Role overview
Child Care Workers provide care and supervision for children in programs, such as long day care and occasional care, in childcare centres, hospitals and educational centres.
What you do
- • Assists in the preparation of materials and equipment for children's education and recreational activities.
- • Manages children's behaviour and guides children's social development.
- • Prepares and conducts activities for children.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: advanced diploma/ diploma (28.8%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Assists in the preparation of materials and equipment for children's education and recreational activities.
- • Entertains children by reading and playing games.
- • Manages children's behaviour and guides children's social development.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 890
Annual median: AUD 46k
Range: AUD 42k-AUD 51k