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How to Become a Childcare Worker: A Rewarding Career for Compassionate People

Childcare workers are imaginative, warm, and supportive role models that care for young kids. In Australia, childcare workers can work in various environments, from after school programs and daycares to private homes. They ensure a child’s safety while encouraging cognitive and social development through play, activities and routine. 

To become a childcare worker, complete a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (​​CHC30113). You also need your Working with Children Check and some hands-on work experience to break into this progressive and fulfilling career.

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Childcare worker job description
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Let’s get real. Job information online can often be overly optimistic — conveniently glossing over the raw bits. But when you’re making decisions about your future, you need all the facts.

That’s why we anonymously surveyed childcare workers about their job, with hopes of getting an honest insight into what it’s really like.

While we did our best to ensure respondents were Australians and verified their job titles with proof of employment, we can’t guarantee complete accuracy — or that your experiences in the field will reflect theirs. So, we suggest that you take these insights as a guide only and try to talk to people in the field before making an important decision.

Childcare workers supervise children and provide care and support. They create and organise recreational activities and early learning programs that help children’s social, behavioural and cognitive development. Childcare workers can also prepare snacks for the children and oversee their hygiene.
Imaginative

Imaginative
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Physical

Physical
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Organising

Organising
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Tasks and responsibilities for a childcare worker

A childcare worker’s duties can vary depending on the place of work. Their roles and responsibilities are centred around fostering the child’s development through organised activities. A typical childcare worker’s responsibilities include:

  • Providing care for toddlers and young children
  • Playing games and organising recreational activities
  • Planning and implementing educational programs
  • Preparing food and snacks
  • Encouraging and mediating healthy social interactions
  • Monitoring kids’ hygiene
  • Supervising kids on play equipment
  • Communicating and working closely with a team of carers and parents

Reasons to choose this job
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Based on our career survey data, these are the factors that workers said were most important to them when choosing this job.

Makes a difference

Makes a difference

Childcare workers are professionally and personally fulfilled as they are always focused on making a difference. By directing their efforts towards helping children and giving them nurturing attention, children will grow and feel supported while under your care.

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Flexible hours

Flexible hours

A healthy work-life balance is more than achievable when you work in childcare. There’s a good balance of full-time and part-time work available, and depending on where you work, you may even be able to choose your own days and hours.

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Respected

Respected

The work you do as a childcare worker is essential. You provide parents and guardians with trustworthy, expert care when they’re unable to provide it themselves, and give the children in your care fun, exciting activities to help them learn through play.

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Job satisfaction

Overall job satisfaction
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This overall score combines the critical factors in job satisfaction. It includes fulfilment, stress levels, and opportunities for advancement, based on our career survey data.

Stress level
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How stressful workers feel their job is, based on our career survey data.

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Fulfilment
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How personally rewarding workers feel their job is, based on our career survey data.

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Skill level
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The skill level required to do this job is based on both our career survey data and official data from the Labour Market Information Portal.

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Job market trends for a childcare worker

According to the Australian Bureau of Labor Statistics, childcarers currently make up 52.4% of the pre-school education industry. 

Childcare workers are expected to experience a 19.8% job growth by 2024, to an estimated 165,900 jobs. 

Childcare workers can comfortably find both full-time and part-time work, with 47% of current childcare workers working full-time hours.

$49,556 Per Year

Median salary
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Median salary

We use the median salary over the average because it’s more realistic — unusually high or low salaries don’t skew the median. It shows the true middle point, which is what your typical worker in this job earns.

This figure is from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. It’s the official median full-time adult salary for non-managers, before tax. (Includes salary sacrifice.)

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours (cat. no. 6306.0), Customised Report

Projected job growth

Job growth projections, using data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. These calculations were made before COVID-19 and may not accurately reflect the labour market. Use these numbers as a general guide only.

Projected job growth
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Median salary

We use the median salary over the average because it’s more realistic — unusually high or low salaries don’t skew the median. It shows the true middle point, which is what your typical worker in this job earns.

This figure is from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. It’s the official median full-time adult salary for non-managers, before tax. (Includes salary sacrifice.)

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours (cat. no. 6306.0), Customised Report

Projected job growth

Job growth projections, using data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. These calculations were made before COVID-19 and may not accurately reflect the labour market. Use these numbers as a general guide only.

Pathway options
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Job pathways are drawn from the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways site.

A career as a childcare worker opens your eyes to early childhood education’s dynamic and broad industry. Childcare work can help you discover new strengths, interests and passions that can lead you to progress into new directions and exciting opportunities. 

Whether you enjoy working with infants, older kids, or all ages in between, there are so many exciting pathways you can choose.

Junior

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education officer

    Most common qualification: Certificate IV in Education Support (CHC40213)

  • Teacher’s aide

    Most common qualification: Certificate IV in Education Support (CHC40213)

  • Childhood educator assistant

    Most common qualification: Certificate III in Education Support (CHC30213)

  • Childcare worker

    Most common qualification: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care ( CHC30113)

  • Indigenous Language and Culture Teaching Assistant

    Most common qualification: Certificate III in Education Support (CHC30213)

Mid

  • Early childhood teacher

    Most common qualification: Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

Senior

  • Childhood education manager

    Most common qualification: Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113)

  • Outside school hours carer

    Most common qualification: Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113)

Skills you might already have
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Based on our career survey data, the soft skills that workers said were most needed to do their job well.

If you’re interested in working in the childcare industry, chances are you already have a firm grasp of many of the soft skills that make up a good childcarer. Even if you have some gaps, you can build them up with the right training.

Imagination and creativity

Every child is different, and what might work well for one may not work well for others. Being creative with your lessons, activities, and communication keeps the work interesting and children engaged.

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Social perception

 Reading social cues, body language, and tone allows for a whole new layer of communication and understanding. This can help minimise issues before they grow unnecessarily.    

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Great communication skills

Being able to articulate yourself well and collaborate with coworkers, parents, and the kids themselves make your day-to-day work run much more smoothly. 

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Compassion and patience

Children need to feel heard and nurtured, especially when they’re acting out. Being patient and understanding while trying to see events through their eyes fosters a safe, positive environment.

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Friendly

Whether you’re working in a team, communicating with parents or playing with the kids, being kind and approachable encourages better communication and a more positive environment.

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Hard skills
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The job-specific skills that workers said were most important, supplemented with data from JobOutlook and online job advertisements.

As a childcare worker, you are directly responsible for a child’s health and safety. You must have a firm grasp of the technical skills and knowledge required to work with children. Completing formal training is one of the best and easiest ways to do this. 

An understanding of the code of ethics in childcare

A code of ethics determines what behaviour is appropriate and expected of childcare workers. This helps to ensure a moral standard to all interactions between carer and child. In Australia, the ECA Code of Ethics is the framework for working with children ethically and responsibly. All childcare professionals need to understand and adhere to it. 

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Physical fitness and stamina

From cleaning to playing and everything in between, childcare work requires high energy levels and enthusiasm all day. Good fitness and stamina are essential to make sure you can keep up with the day’s demands.

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Ability to monitor and evaluate children

Understanding social cues and behaviours and where they sit in a child’s development is necessary when monitoring children. As a childcare worker, you need to pick up on these changes or habits to ensure everyone is safe and well.

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First aid and safety knowledge and practices

While in your care, all children’s safety and wellbeing lies with you — you must be trained in first aid as well as health and safety protocols to minimise the chance of accidents. 

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Watching every child feel, grow and develop is an amazing experience. Every day is an opportunity for you to learn something new and to be someone that the children in your care love.

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How to become a childcare worker

To become a childcare worker there are three critical steps you must take.
  1. Obtain an Australian Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) and Police Check

    A WWCC is an ongoing assessment that determines whether someone is a risk to children and includes a police background check. All workers who intend to work in child-related industries must have a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC). In Queensland, this is called a “Blue Card”. To obtain your WWCC, you can apply through your state or territory’s government website (make sure you have multiple forms of identification handy). You must also pay for a WWCC. The cost varies from state to state.

  2. Get qualified with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care ​​(CHC30113)

    A Cert III is the minimum qualification required of childcare workers. During this course, you learn a range of learning frameworks and technical knowledge that arm you with the essential skills required of a childcare worker. Throughout this course, you learn how to care for children of various young ages. Through supporting play and behaviour management techniques, you learn how you can promote and encourage proper development both socially, physically and intellectually. During a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education, you are required to complete a work placement. Alternatively, you can choose a more comprehensive qualification such as Certificate IV or Diploma in Early Childhood Education. These qualifications can lead to more senior roles within the childcare and early education industry.

  3. Complete a work placement to gain hands-on experience

    Depending on your chosen qualification, your minimum length of work placement can vary. A Certificate III, for example, requires a minimum of 120 hours. This is a fantastic opportunity to make industry connections and get some hands-on experience. Work placement is generally incorporated into your course’s timeline. Sometimes, first aid training is required prior to commencing your work placement. Usually, your education provider helps you organise your work placement via a network of childcare partners. You can boost your employment chances by completing a first aid training certificate and a CPR qualification.

Explore related qualifications

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care ​​(CHC30113)

Study method In-class Online

If jumping into your new career as soon as possible is the goal, a Certificate III takes 12-18 months to complete. A Certificate III allows you to move into a career as a:

  • Early learning educator
  • Nanny
  • Kindergarten assistant
  • Outside school hours care educator
  • Playgroup supervisor
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16 providers offer this course

Nepean Industry Edge Training
Insight Training
Melbourne College of Further Education
Angel Institute of Education
Training Unlimited
Phillips Institute
Collaboration Learning
Training Tailor Made
Melbourne City Institute of Education
Foundation Education
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Kirana Colleges
Hammond Institute
Selmar Institute of Education
Practical Outcomes
Bestchance Training

Certificate IV in Education Support ​​(CHC40213)

Study method In-class Online

Childcare courses are stackable, so you can start with a Certificate III and add more training later. If you want to work with children in a more educational capacity, you can complete a Certificate IV in Education Support. This qualification allows you to work as a:

  • Education assistant
  • Language worker or literacy worker
  • Education assistant (for kids with disabilities)
  • Education support worker
  • Education worker
  • Teacher’s aide or teacher assistant
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5 providers offer this course

St John Ambulance Australia
Phillips Institute
Melbourne City Institute of Education
Foundation Education
The Gordon Institute of TAFE

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care ​​(CHC50113)

Study method In-class Online

By completing a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, you can take your childcare career to new professional heights. A diploma allows you to move into a more senior educational role, such as:

  • Early childhood educator
  • Early childhood services coordinator
  • Centre manager (early childhood services)
  • Director (early childhood services)
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14 providers offer this course

Open Colleges
Nepean Industry Edge Training
Melbourne College of Further Education
Angel Institute of Education
Phillips Institute
Training Tailor Made
Melbourne City Institute of Education
Foundation Education
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Kirana Colleges
Hammond Institute
Selmar Institute of Education
Practical Outcomes
Bestchance Training

Related subjects

If you know working with children is your passion, but becoming a childcare worker isn’t quite hitting the mark — fear not! There are many related career pathways you can explore and research that may be a better fit.

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Leanne
Sep 13 2021

Helping children grow and develop is great, but being understaffed isn't.

What are the best parts of the job?

I enjoy observing children and being able to extend on these observations. To analyse and continue to offer children experiences that help them develop and challenge ideas. Being able to keep them engaged and allow them to enjoy their interests is very rewarding.

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What's the most challenging part?

Being understaffed is the biggest challenge. Having 21 toddlers in one room with four educators, but not all educators being trained to do nappy changes means you have to do more then what’s reasonably expected of one person. Having lots of challenging behaviours within the room, but not having consistent staff that can help and support the educators and children to have a safe and supported experience is hard.

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Qualification Diploma
Experience 10+
Organisation size 5-19 employees
Hiroko
Sep 14 2021

I love being part of yound children's lives and watching them grow.

What are the best parts of the job?

No two days are the same in this career. I love being a part of the child's life. It's great being able to contribute to and support their growth and learning. I can watch them grow from a baby to an independent young human. There's nothing better.

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What's the most challenging part?

Understanding individual children's needs and being on the same page as parents can be hard. So can supporting children of different backgrounds or children with special needs. Any family problems, like domestic violence, add a lot of stress.

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Qualification Cert III
Experience 1-3
Organisation size 200+ employees
Kim
Sep 14 2021

Can develop relationships and watch children grow, but there's not enough support.

What are the best parts of the job?

I love building bonds with families and children, and being present to watch the children grow and learn new skills.

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What's the most challenging part?

There's a lack of support for workers, and it's frustrating when families don't understand our profession.

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Qualification Diploma
Experience 10+
Organisation size 200+ employees
Yasmine Jnoub
Sep 14 2021

Rewarding to help children learn and grow.

What are the best parts of the job?

Being able to care for school children and providing them with rich and fulfilling learning experiences is amazing. I aim to empower them to become informed and active citizens.

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What's the most challenging part?

Misbehaviour issues are challenging. Students not wanting to cooperate, do the work and follow instructions due to lack of motivation adds extra stress.

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Qualification Bachelor’s degree
Experience 1-3
Organisation size 20-199 employees
Specialisation English and humanities
Taylah
Sep 03 2021

Interacting with children building positive relationships is rewarding.

What are the best parts of the job?

Interacting with children is the best part of the job. I love nurturing them through play and education.

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What's the most challenging part?

The constant cleaning is a bit of a bore.

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Qualification Bachelor’s degree
Experience 1-3
Organisation size 5-19 employees
Jacky
Sep 04 2021

Rewarding to be able to care for children.

What are the best parts of the job?

I’m able to take care of others. Taking care of the kids especially is something that really fulfills me.

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What's the most challenging part?

All jobs have difficulties of course. The job can get really busy and frustrating sometimes.

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Qualification Advanced diploma
Experience 3-5
Organisation size 20-199 employees
Specialisation Early learning and in special teaching
Krystal
Sep 04 2021

It's fulfilling to help children learn and achieve new things.

What are the best parts of the job?

Seeing the children's faces when they accomplish something.

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What's the most challenging part?

The paperwork — there's a lot of it.

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Qualification Diploma
Experience 3-5
Organisation size 20-199 employees
Bernice
Sep 04 2021

Forming relationships with children is a great feeling.

What are the best parts of the job?

Building bonds with children is really rewarding. Some of them can be shy, and seeing them become comfortable with you is a great feeling.

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What's the most challenging part?

Meeting children’s needs can be a challenge. Some are demanding, while others aren't great at communicating what they need.

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Qualification Diploma
Experience 3-5
Organisation size 5-19 employees
Melissa
Sep 04 2021

A fun career doing what I love.

What are the best parts of the job?

Organising fun activities where the kids get to play and learn at the same time.

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What's the most challenging part?

I don't find the job challenging, it's a joy to work with kids.

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Qualification Cert III
Experience 1-3
Organisation size 5-19 employees
Ennamarie
Sep 05 2021

Contributing to children's growth and development.

What are the best parts of the job?

Watching the children grow and develop is so rewarding.

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What's the most challenging part?

Meeting each child's individual needs is the biggest challenge. Children all need help in different ways and figuring out how to best support each child requires passion and effort.

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Qualification Diploma
Experience 3-5
Organisation size 5-19 employees
Andrea
Sep 06 2021

Love helping people, but it's hard when they're sick.

What are the best parts of the job?

Helping people with disabilities is where my passion lies.

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What's the most challenging part?

Helping people when they are really sick can be difficult.

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Qualification Cert III
Experience 1-3
Organisation size 5-19 employees
Specialisation Elderly
Emma
Sep 07 2021

Children's needs can be complex at times but overall childcare is such a rewarding career.

What are the best parts of the job?

Supporting children and families to reach goals, overcome challenges and become their best selves.

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What's the most challenging part?

Children have so many complex needs, and meeting them all can be challenging.

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Qualification Bachelor’s degree
Experience 5-10
Organisation size 20-199 employees
Specialisation Early childhood
Kim
Sep 07 2021

Organisation is an important factor to helping the children learn and grow.

What are the best parts of the job?

Working with children to help them grow, overcome hurdles and have fun everyday is the best part of the job.

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What's the most challenging part?

Organisation is a key part of the job, but it's a big challenge. There's a lot riding on your ability to come to work prepared everyday which can be stressful.

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Qualification Cert III
Experience 1-3
Organisation size 5-19 employees
Kasey
Sep 07 2021

Rewarding to guide children's learning journeys.

What are the best parts of the job?

Teaching and guiding children under the age of five is where my passion lies.

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What's the most challenging part?

Redirecting children when they exhibit challenging behaviours.

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Qualification Certificate (nonaccredited)
Experience 10+
Organisation size 20-199 employees
Specialisation Early years
Erica
Sep 07 2021

Rewarding, but it's crucial to have behaviour-management skills.

What are the best parts of the job?

It's rewarding helping kids, and it's a special feeling knowing you've played a big part in thier development.

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What's the most challenging part?

When the kids push boundries it can be difficult to keep your cool.

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Qualification Cert III
Experience 3-5
Organisation size 5-19 employees
Suzy
Sep 07 2021

Amazing to watch the children grow and develop, but behaviour management can sometimes be a challenge.

What are the best parts of the job?

Being able to watch my kids grow up and understand who they are is the most rewarding part of the job.

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What's the most challenging part?

Having to control their emotions and not knowing how exactly to calm them down is very stressful.

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Qualification Graduate certificate
Experience 1-3
Organisation size 20-199 employees
Fern
Sep 07 2021

Love seeing the children happy.

What are the best parts of the job?

Seeing the smiles on children’s faces as you help them learn and play is amazing.

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What's the most challenging part?

Difficult children add a lot of stress to the job.

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Qualification Cert III
Experience 10+
Organisation size 20-199 employees
Gabby
Sep 07 2021

Love playing with children and caring for them.

What are the best parts of the job?

I love that I can play with children everyday. These interactions are so special.

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What's the most challenging part?

Behaviour management is the main challenge in this role.

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Qualification Cert III
Experience 1-3
Organisation size 5-19 employees
Elle
Sep 11 2021

Love working with kids but can be stressful trying to look after them all at the same time.

What are the best parts of the job?

Working with the little ones is really rewarding. Even though I'm supporting children to learn, I've found that there's a lot I can learn from them too!

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What's the most challenging part?

Trying to take care of all of them at once is stressful.

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Qualification Cert IV
Experience 1-3
Organisation size 20-199 employees
Mariella
Sep 11 2021

Only good aspect is the pay.

What are the best parts of the job?

The pay check is what I look forward to the most.

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What's the most challenging part?

I find every single aspect of the job challenging.

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Qualification Cert IV
Experience 10+
Organisation size 200+ employees
May
Sep 11 2021

An inspiring career helping children grow and learn at the start of their education journey.

What are the best parts of the job?

Being involved in children's learning and development is so rewarding. It's amazing to be building strong bonds with them as they find their way through this world in their play and exploration.

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What's the most challenging part?

Being seen by people outside the industry as merely babysitters when we are in fact supporting children at the start of their learning stage.

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Qualification Diploma
Experience 10+
Organisation size 20-199 employees
Ellie
Sep 11 2021

No two days are the same, so be prepared for anything.

What are the best parts of the job?

Everyday is different, and you can make a huge difference to children's well-being and development.

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What's the most challenging part?

You have to be flexible as everyday will be different. Be ready to work with others and learn more about things and behaviours that challenge you.

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Qualification Graduate diploma
Experience 3-5
Organisation size 5-19 employees
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info What are job clusters?

The seven job clusters are sets of closely related jobs that share skills, making it easy to apply skills learned in one career to another.

The idea of the seven job clusters first appeared in a 2016 research report by the Foundation for Young Australians, titled “The New Work Mindset”. Researchers analysed thousands of online job advertisements and found that jobs are more similar than commonly thought — and the skills you gain in one position are easy to bring to another. In fact, they can help you get 13 other closely related jobs.

This model is a great way to think about 21st-century careers, where the average person changes career five times. We’ve used this framework (along with the much-loved Holland Codes model) to build a career quiz.

Why not take it and find out which job cluster feels like home?

People who thrive as childcare workers embody the persona of The Carer.

Carers are compassionate, thoughtful people who naturally seek out opportunities to help people. They’re thoughtful, kind and very personable. 

Take the Career Quiz to discover what jobs are a great fit for you.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the duties and responsibilities of a childcare worker?

A childcare worker is responsible for providing care and supervising the children, preparing food and snacks, and monitoring their hygiene. Childcare workers also organise recreational activities and games for the children, as well as early learning programs.

How much does a childcare worker get paid?

In Australia, a childcare worker is paid an average salary of $49,556.

What qualifications do I need to be a childcare worker in Australia?

To work in childcare in Australia, it is essential that you obtain a Working with Children’s Check and Police Check. The minimum study requirement in order to become a childcare worker is to complete a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

What are the legal responsibilities of a childcare worker?

Childcare workers are legally responsible to ensure the safety of the children they are caring for. Childcare workers are obligated to a duty of care, which is a duty to take any steps within reason to protect the children under the worker’s care from foreseeable injury.

Why become a childcare worker?

Working in childcare is a fulfilling and rewarding career wherein everyday you are making a difference in children’s lives. A childcare worker helps support children’s social, educational and emotional development, which shapes their future.

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