Shortage
Critical Shortage
100% of occupations
Australia · Education, Social & Community Services
Early Childhood Education
Education and care for young children in regulated settings.
Salary range
A$117K–117K
Median A$116,500
2035 outlook
+12.0%
growing
PR signal
Strong PR
Early Childhood Teacher on CSOL with national shortage. Strong demand across all states.
Credentials & pathway
Pathway type
Qualification
Duration
3–1 years
Qualifications
Bachelor · Diploma · Certificate III
Education fields
Education · Society and Culture
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (3 years) or Diploma (2 years at TAFE). ACECQA registration.
Where this leads
Providers & tuition
Cost benchmark — verify before applying
| Provider | Annual fee | Duration | QS |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Melbourne | A$44,000 | 3 yr | #13 |
| Monash University | A$38,000 | 3 yr | #37 |
| Deakin University | A$32,000 | 3 yr | #197 |
| University of Southern Queensland | A$28,000 | 3 yr | — |
| TAFE NSW | A$12,000 | 2 yr | — |
| RMIT TAFE | A$11,000 | 2 yr | — |
Data notice
Labour-market signals are derived from mapped occupations, not a guarantee. Verify fees, CRICOS registration, licensing and visa eligibility with the relevant provider and regulator.
JSA Occupation Shortage List 2025JSA Employment ProjectionsABS 6306.0 Employee EarningsCRICOS Course DataCost snapshot · CRICOS feesVerified 2026-07-18