Are you qualified to work in Australia?

Early childhood qualification assessment.


If you’re looking at working in childcare in Australia, you’ll need a qualification in early childhood or be working towards one. These include:



If you gained an early childhood qualification outside of Australia, it’s important to check if it's considered equivalent to an approved Australian qualification. The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) have a list of approved qualifications available however if yours isn’t there, you can still apply to have it assessed.
Each state also has its own set of regulations and checks that apply, to see early childhood regulations and authorities, click here.

“My experience with Expect A Star has been great. Their continual communication between the centre and myself has assisted in a smooth transition into my new teaching role.”

Sarah Tiglias, Early Childhood Educator

Working in Australia

  • What do I need to work in Australia?

    There are a few other formal requirements you’ll need to work in Australia, these include:



    → The appropriate visa, to find out more about visas, click here 

    → A Tax File Number (TFN) which is needed to avoid paying unnecessary tax. You can apply for a TFN here 

    • As part of your application for a TFN you will also be able to set up an  Australian 
    • bank account 
    • Superannuation (if you don’t have one when you start with Expect A Star, our payroll team will create one for you with our preferred provider)

    → For any questions about sponsorship for Visas, contact the Expect A Star team



  • What it’s like to work as a childcare educator in Australia

    We understand working in another country can be different and bring its challenges. We’ve painted a picture of what a day looks like for early childhood educators in Australia with Expect A Star to help you understand what it's like. 

  • Diverse work environments

    Childcare educators can find jobs in a number of different types of settings such as childcare centres, preschools, kindergartens or family daycares. Each setting comes with its own dynamics, policies, age groups offering the opportunity for a diverse experience. Australia is also culturally diverse, so you'll likely encounter children from different backgrounds, which makes cultural competence and sensitivity of importance in delivering inclusive care.



  • Outdoor activities

    Many of the early childhood and childcare centres in Australia place priority on outdoor play and interaction with nature. You’ll often find yourself organising activities for the outdoors, promoting a connection with the environment.



  • Family involvement

    Building strong relationships with parents and families is a key element of working within the early childhood industry. This often includes regular communication, collaboration and rapport building with parents which is important for each child's development and growth.

  • Work life balance

    While an early childhood job can be fulfilling, it can also be quite demanding and emotionally intensive. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is important to make sure you have ongoing job enjoyment and satisfaction.



    Moving to Australia to work in the early childhood sector promises to be both a dynamic and fulfilling experience. With the support of Expect A Star, early childhood recruitment agency, you'll find yourself learning and making a positive impact on the lives of children of differing ages. Welcome to your next adventure!

Moving to Australia?

Get in touch with our team, we’ll support qualified international job seekers and early childhood educators looking to work in childcare in Australia.


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