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Out Of School Hours Care Worker

ANZSCO 421114

Employed

11,200

Part-time share

90%

Female share

79%

Median age

23 yrs

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

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

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

What they typically 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.
  • Entertains children by reading and playing games.
  • Supervises children in recreational activities.
  • Supervises the daily routine of children.
  • Supervises the hygiene of children.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
33.6%
QLD
24.3%
VIC
16.6%
SA
10.1%
WA
8.2%
ACT
5.1%
TAS
1.1%
NT
1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Out Of School Hours Care Worker.

  • Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care

    10983NAT · AQF 3 · 6 providers

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  • Diploma of School Age Education and Care

    CHC50225 · AQF 5 · 33 providers

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