Provides care for school age children in an out of school hours care program. Registration or licensing may be required.
“CHILD CARERS provide care and supervision for children in residential homes and non-residential childcare centres.”
None listed under ANZSCO 421114.
The occupations Child Care Worker and Out of School Hours Care Worker in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency
Permanent residence sponsored by an Australian employer. Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition, or Labour Agreement streams.
Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191
No skilled regional (provisional) pathway currently open.
Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway
Employer-sponsored temporary work visa. Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Essential Skills streams.
Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)
This occupation is eligible under the following DAMA regions, which may offer concessions on age, English, and salary requirements.
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Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. ACECQA looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.
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Personalised for Out of School Hours Care Worker (ANZSCO 421114). Estimated pathway timeline: up to 24 months.
On CSOL · Skill Level 3
60 days to lodge · SC 189 DHA processing
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