Move to Australia as a Child Care Center Manager

CHILDCARECENTRE MANAGER

MIGRATION CONSULTANT

MIGRATE TO AUSTRALIA AS A CHILD CARE CENTRE MANAGER

For child care centre managers who want to migrate to Australia, we have outlined the procedures involved in applying for a permanent residency visa in Australia.

How to Migrate to Australia as a Child Care Centre Manager

Be aged under 45

Score 65 Australian Immigration Points

Have a Positive Skills Assessment from Vetasses

Lodge an Expression of Interest

Receive an Invitation to Apply

Pay the Visa Fees

Pass Health and Character Checks

Skills Assessment – Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority

To be able to apply for a permanent residency visa, you are required to have a skill assessment For child care centre managers, the skill assessing authority is the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). Below we will summarise the requirement of ACECQA

Relevant Qualification

You must complete a minimum diploma education and care qualification that is published on ACECQA’s NQF approved qualification list. If you had your qualification assessed and approved at diploma level or higher prior to 1 January 2012 (1 August 2012 in Western Australia) and was working in a regulated education and care service will be also taken to hold an approved qualification under the NQF To check whether you are taken to hold an approved qualification under the NQF, click here to use the ACECQA’s qualifications checker.

If you do not hold an ACECQA nationally approved diploma level or higher qualification, you will need to have your qualification/s assessed under the NQF.

Experience Requirement

In addition to the qualification, you must demonstrate that you have at least 3 years of fulltime/or part-time equivalent post-qualification experience as a child care centre manager in a regulated early childhood education and care service To ensure the currency of your skills, you must prove that you have at least 6 months full-time/or part-time equivalent experience in the past 3 years

English Requirement

If you do not hold an ACECQA nationally approved diploma level or higher qualification, you would need to take an English test. ACECQA accepts the following as evidence of English language proficiency:

1 year full-time tertiary or higher education level study in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, United Kingdom or the United States OR a score of IETLS Academic 7 for both Reading and Writing and a score of IELTS 8 for Speaking and Listening

Potential PR Pathway

Child care centre manager is on the medium and long-term strategic skills list This means there are more potential PR visas that you can apply for

Skilled visas:

Points will be given to you based on the following:

Age

Educational Qualifications

Points for Professional Year

Points for NAATI- Credentialled Community Language

Points for 2 Year Study

Points for English

Points for Regional Study

Points for Work Experience

Points for Specialist Educational Qualifications (STEM)

Points for Partner

SUBCLASSES

Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent Visa

This visa allows you to live, work and study in Australia permanently It is a points tested visa The minimum score to apply is 65. However, based on the previous round of invitation, you would need to achieve a score of at least 90 to increase your chance of obtaining an invitation

Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa

Similar to the Subclass 189 visa, this visa allows you to live, work and study in Australia permanently too It is also a points tested visa The minimum points to be eligible to apply is 65 points For the subclass 190 visa, you must have a state who is willing to nominate you States have their own occupation list If child care centre manager is on the state occupation list and you meet all the state’s eligibility criteria, you can apply to the state to nominate you

Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa

Although this visa is not permanent, it can lead to a permanent visa (Subclass 191 – Skilled Regional Visa) The Subclass 491 visa allows you to live, work and study in a designated regional area of Australia It is also a points tested visa The minimum points to be eligible to apply is 65 points. Another criterion of this visa is that you are nominated by a state or sponsored by an eligible relative To be nominated by the state, you must check the state’s occupation list and meet all the state’s requirements To be sponsored by your eligible relative, your relative must be a usual resident in a designated regional area of Australia.

Employer Sponsored Visas:

Subclass 494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional Visa)

You can apply for subclass 494 if you have a regional employer who is willing to sponsor you. To be eligible for this visa, you must have at least 3 years of working experience in your nominated occupation and have a relevant skills assessment With this visa, there is a requirement that you must work for the employer who is sponsoring you.

Subclass 191 -Permanent Residence Skilled Regional Visa

This visa will come into effect on 16 November 2022 It is for people who held a Subclass 491 visa or Subclass 494 visa who have lived, worked or studied in the designated regional area for at least 3 years with a taxable income at or above $53,900. This visa will allow you to live work and study in Australia permanently.

Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme Visa

If you have an employer who is willing to sponsor you, you may be eligible for a Subclass 186 visa This visa is permanent and will allow you to live, work and study in Australia indefinitely To be eligible for this visa, you need to have at least 3 years of working experience in your nominated occupation and a positive skills assessment Alternatively, if you are a holder of a Subclass 457 or TSS visa, you can apply for Subclass 186 after working for your employer for at least 3 years

Frequently Asked Questions

COMMON MIGRATION QUESTIONS

What are the eligibility requirements for immigrating to Australia as a Child Care Centre Manager?

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Eligibility requirements include being aged under 45, scoring 65 points on the Australian Immigration Points Score, having the required skills, qualifications, and meeting health and character checks

Which skilled migration visas are suitable for Child Care Centre Managers in Australia?

The Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) is a popular choice for Child Care Centre Managers who want to immigrate to Australia independently without the need for sponsorship by an Australian employer

The Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) is another attractive option for Child Care Centre Managers seeking to immigrate to Australia Unlike the subclass 189 visa the subclass 190 requires Child Care Centre Managers to be nominated by an Australian state or territory government

How do I get my Child Care Centre Manager skills assessed for Australian immigration purposes?

The Australian assessing authority for Child Care Centre Managers is Vetassess They are responsible for evaluating your qualifications, experience and skills to ensure they meet Australian standards For Child Care Centre Managers, the assessment includes a review of your practical experience and any relevant certifications you hold

Can I apply for permanent residency as a Child Care Centre Manager in Australia?

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Yes, the 189 and 190 visa subclass grants Permanent Residency to holders right from the start The PR rights and privileges awarded to you also apply to your spouse / partner and any dependents

What are the processing times for skilled migration visas for Child Care Centre Managers?

Expect the whole process to take between 7 and 16 months from absolute start of the visa process to the absolute end

Can I include my family members in my immigration application as a Child Care Centre Manager?

Yes! Your immediate family members are included

Frequently Asked Questions Continued

COMMON MIGRATION QUESTIONS

What are the best places to look for work as a Child Care Centre Manager in Australia?

The best places to search for Child Care Centre Manager jobs in Australia include major cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth These cities have a great construction and lots of opportunities Suburban and rural areas are also excellent options for Child Care Centre Managers migrating to Australia because they have a lower cost of living and a better work life balance Smaller communities may have a demand for skilled Child Care Centre Managers in residential construction and artisan woodworking

Are there any specific websites or job boards focused on Child Care Centre Manager jobs in Australia?

Yes, you can use job search websites like Seek (www seek com au) and Indeed (www indeed com au) These platforms list Child Care Centre Manager positions across Australia Additionally, as a Migration Consultant LLC client you have access to our dedicated Child Care Centre Manager recruitment service for new migrants to Australia