Child Care Centre Manager

Occupation: 134111 – Child Care Centre Manager

(Child Care Centre Director, Child Care Coordinator)

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the activities of a childcare centre or service including physical and human resources.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least 5 years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualifcation (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• developing and implementing programs to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children
• providing care for children in before-school, after-school, day and vacation care centres
• directing and supervising Child Carers in providing care and supervision for young children
• ensuring the centre is a safe area for children, staff and visitors
• complying with relevant government requirements and standards
• liaising with parents
• maintaining records and accounts for the centre
• recruiting staff and coordinating professional development