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Child Care Worker

OSCA 431131·ANZSCO 421111

Employed

8,800

Part-time share

38.2%

Female share

97.2%

Median age

35 yrs

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

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Child Care Worker 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.

Courses linked to this job include Diploma of International Children's Services, Diploma of Teaching in Montessori Education, Diploma of Montessori Early Childhood Education, and Certificate III in Montessori Early Childhood Education.

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About this career

Provides leadership to Early Childhood Educators and contributes to the development, implementation and evaluation of the educational program and practice using an approved learning framework.

What they typically do

  • Leads a team of educators working with a group of children
  • Works in partnership with families, staff, community members and external agencies to promote the development, education, care and wellbeing of children
  • Promotes the safety and wellbeing of children
  • Supports educators providing education, care and supervision for babies, toddlers and young children
  • Complies with, and supports other educators to comply with, service policies and national and/or state-based legislation
  • Supports the day-to-day operation of the service
  • Maintains records of each child's learning, wellbeing, development, participation and progress, and communicates this with families

Where they work

Health Care and Social Assistance

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
31.2%
VIC
27.4%
QLD
21.8%
WA
8.1%
SA
6.5%
ACT
2.4%
TAS
1.6%
NT
1%

Qualification pathways

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

  • Diploma of International Children's Services

    52928WA · AQF 5 · 2 providers

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  • Diploma of Teaching in Montessori Education

    10987NAT · AQF 5 · 0 providers

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  • Diploma of Montessori Early Childhood Education

    11206NAT · AQF 5 · 1 providers

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  • Certificate III in Montessori Early Childhood Education

    11024NAT · AQF 3 · 1 providers

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  • Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

    CHC50125 · AQF 5 · 376 providers

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  • Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

    CHC30125 · AQF 3 · 423 providers

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