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Are There Many Jobs In Childcare?

Working in childcare is an exciting, rewarding and fulfilling career path that can take you all over the world. Not to mention the many fantastic opportunities available in a wide range of positions. The childcare industry has expanded rapidly in Australia over the past 10-years and is expected to continue by 34.8% between 2015 and 2020. This has led to a considerable jump in the number of childcare jobs available!

The demand for quality childcare workers is at an all-time high, with real opportunities for you to develop a bright and rewarding career. If you are considering working in childcare, now is the perfect time to get started!

In order to work in a childcare centre you need to be working towards a formal qualification. This means you can start work in a daycare centre as soon as you’ve enrolled in a relevant and accredited course. As such, you’ll find many daycare centres have a large number of staff who are part-way through a qualification. While those who are qualified are employed full-time and in more senior positions.

Whether you’re looking for childcare jobs in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, or further afar, finding childcare employment in Australia shouldn’t be a difficult task. Especially if you have a qualification in hand. Unlike other industries, where you need a degree and experience before you can get a foot in the door, childcare centres are always eager to employ more staff.

Recent job openings

Cubby OOSH at William Stimson Public School

Nominated Supervisor

Part time

Salary

$38.00 - $42.00 / hour

Do you love being active and enjoy having fun at work? This is the job for you! At Cubby OOSH, we are looking for Qualified and...

Wetherill Park , Sydney, NSW
4 days ago
Cubbyhouse childcare

Early Childhood Educator

Full time

Salary

$32.00 - $42.00 / hour

About Us Cubbyhouse Childcare is a safe, friendly and nurturing environment where your child has the opportunity to explore...

Kings Langley, Sydney, NSW
4 days ago
CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay

OOSH Coordinator

Full time

Salary

$48.00 - $55.00 / hour

If you are looking to step up in your career, this is the perfect opportunity. Join a supportive team environment that values...

Freshwater , Sydney, NSW
1 week ago
Tuart Hill Out of School Care

OOSH Coordinator

Part time

Salary

$60,000.00 - $75,000.00

Out of School Care (OSHC) Coordinator Tuart Hill, Perth WA We take pride in being a small, locally owned family business with 30...

Tuart Hill, Perth, WA
3 weeks ago
Journey Early Learning

Cook / Nutritionist

Full time

Salary

$79,500.00 - $80,000.00

Journey Early Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Childcare Cook to join the Tatura Centre in...

Tatura, Other (VIC), VIC
4 weeks ago
Journey Early Learning

Early Childhood Teacher

Full time

Salary

$79,500.00 - $8,000.00

Journey Early Learning is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join their Banyo Queensland Centre. The role involves...

Banyo, Brisbane, QLD
4 weeks ago