Child Care Worker

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Full Time Average
Weekly Wage
< $1,250
Earnings for full-time employees before tax.

The ranges are for all ages and levels of experience, so they cannot be used to determine what an individual worker will actually earn.
Full Time/Part Time
Split
47%53%
This shows the proportion of workers who work part-time.

The information uses the Australian Bureau of Statistics definition of part-time, which is working less than 35 hours per week.
Currently Employed
Workers
180,800
The total number of people employed in Australia in November 2025 for this occupation.

It includes both full-time and part-time workers.
Future Job Openings
Next Five Years
< 5k
An estimate of the number of job opportunities likely to be available over the next five years.

It does not provide any guidance about the number of job seekers for this occupation.
Current
Unemployment
High
The unemployment rate is the number of unemployed people as a percentage of the labour force (employed plus unemployed).
An occupation may have high unemployment but may also be experiencing shortages for particular skills.
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What does it take to become a Child Care Worker?

Early childhood educators care for the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and young children in various care settings.

Suze shares why she chose Child Care Work and why it is a rewarding career. She also explains the qualifications and characteristics required to work in Child Care.

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