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ANZSCO 422115Updated 2026-01-29

Preschool Aide

National shortage level: Low

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 47k
Weekly earnings: AUD 910
Salary range: AUD 43k-AUD 52k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

42.7%
VIC
21.3%
WA
13.1%
QLD

Education mix

32.4%
certificate iii/ iv
25.7%
advanced diploma/ diploma
13.8%
Post graduate

Role overview

Preschool Aides provide care and supervision for children at preschool centres under the direction of Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers.

What you do
  • Demonstrates, supervises and participates in activities which enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children in schools and pre-school centres.
  • Prepares indoor and outdoor areas for learning and recreational activities.
  • Assists children with intellectual, physical and behavioural difficulties with their academic studies.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (32.4%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Assists children individually to learn social skills.
    • Assists children with intellectual, physical and behavioural difficulties with their academic studies.
    • Assists with preparing teaching aids, and copying and collating written and printed material.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 910
    Annual median: AUD 47k
    Range: AUD 43k-AUD 52k