Child Care Centre Managers

Child Care Centre Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the activities of childcare centres and services including physical and human resources.

**Indicative skill level:**

#### In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five 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 qualification (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