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ANZSCO 421114Updated 2026-01-29

Out of School Hours Care Worker

National shortage level: Medium

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

33.6%
NSW
24.3%
QLD
16.6%
VIC

Education mix

41.4%
year 12
16.1%
certificate iii/ iv
14.1%
advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Out of School Hours Care Workers provide care for school age children in an out of school hours care program.

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: year 12 (41.4%)

    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