SOCIAL/COMMUNITY SERVICES

1295-11 Child Care Co-ordinator
Child Care Centre Director
Child Care Centre Manager

Directs the activities of a child care centre or service.

Skill Level:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification.

Tasks Include:

• directs and supervises child care workers in providing care and supervision for young children
• develops and implements programs to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children
• provides care for children in before-school, after-school, day and vacation care centres
• manages physical facilities and ensures all buildings and equipment are maintained
• ensures the centre is a safe area for all children, staff and visitors
• maintains records and accounts for the centre
• complies with government requirements and standards that may effect funding and continued service
• liaises with parents
• recruits staff and coordinates professional development
• develops and implements policies on a broad range of issues

From 1 July 2006, the TRA became the assessing body for this occupation. The TRA assessment standard for Child Care Co-ordinators for skilled migration purposes is:

• a two-year accredited post-secondary course in childcare (diploma or advanced diploma) or a three-year accredited tertiary course in early childhood care or education
• three years supervisory experience that reflects the responsibilities, duties and tasks of a Child Care Co-ordinator - this must be obtained in an environment of substantial size and reputation and subject to a regulatory framework, and gained after the accredited course referred to above is completed
• proficiency in English language literacy and numeracy with an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least six in all four components.