Childcare Jobs in Australia

Childcare workers are tasked with the important role of caring for the social, emotional, educational and physical needs of children in various settings. Part of their role is to provide developmentally appropriate and stimulating activities for children of all ages. The hours of duty vary based on the provider and type of care and roles can be casual, part time or full time. Shiftwork is often required. Childcare workers often work in teams so having strong communication skills is vital.
A love of children and a genuine care for their development is key to enjoying this career. Any parent will tell you how much effort is involved in looking after children! You can expect a rewarding career though, as you make a positive difference to the lives of the children in your care. Remember you will often have to carry equipment and children and you will spend a lot of time on your feet so an appropriate level of fitness is handy.

131 new job listings for this search have been found in the last calendar day, compared with 349 in the last 72 hours and 717 in the last week.

The standard deviation of salaries for the results of this search is 22,513.

The average salary for open Childcare jobs is currently $59,511, 34% lower than the national average salary for all jobs which is $89,571.

Companies presently offering Childcare job vacancies in Australia include G8 Education, Goodstart Early Learning, Guardian Early Learning Group..

The Adzuna recency index score for this search is 1.14, suggesting that demand for Childcare job vacancies in Australia is increasing.