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ANZSCO 421112Updated 2026-01-29
Family Day Care Worker
National shortage level: Low
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 46k
Weekly earnings: AUD 890
Salary range: AUD 42k-AUD 51k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
32.6%
NSW
28.8%
VIC
20.9%
QLD
Education mix
30.7%
advanced diploma/ diploma
25.1%
certificate iii/ iv
15%
bachelor degree
Role overview
Family Day Care Workers provide care and supervision for babies and children, usually in the carer's own home and under local government or community-based schemes.
What you do
- • Assists in the preparation of materials and equipment for children's education and recreational activities.
- • Manages children's behaviour and guides children's social development.
- • Prepares and conducts activities for children.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: advanced diploma/ diploma (30.7%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Assists in the preparation of materials and equipment for children's education and recreational activities.
- • Entertains children by reading and playing games.
- • Manages children's behaviour and guides children's social development.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 890
Annual median: AUD 46k
Range: AUD 42k-AUD 51k