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Child Care Centre Manager

OSCA 141231·ANZSCO 134111

Employed

14,700

Part-time share

26.2%

Female share

92.6%

Median age

40 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Child Care Centre Manager is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

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About this career

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the activities of a regulated children's education and care service, including physical and human resources.

What they typically do

  • Leads the design, planning, implementation and evaluation of educational programs and practices based on an approved learning framework
  • Manages the recruitment of staff and coordinates professional development
  • Liaises and works in partnership with families, community members and external agencies to promote the health, safety and wellbeing of children
  • Manages the financial resources for the regulated children's education and care service
  • Maintains service records and documentation
  • Directs and supervises educators, staff and visitors
  • Develops policies to ensure the service complies with national and/or state-based legislation and the approved learning frameworks
  • Leads the day-to-day operational requirements of the service in accordance with national or state legislation and regulatory requirements

Where they work

Health Care and Social Assistance

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Child Care Centre Manager.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.