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Unit Group

1412 Children's Education and Care Service Directors

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

1412 Children's Education and Care Service Directors

Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the activities of regulated children's education and care services including physical and human resources.

Family Day Care Coordinators are excluded from this unit group. Family Day Care Coordinators are included in Occupation 431231 Family Day Care Coordinator.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Occupation

141231 Children's Education and Care Service Director

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the activities of a regulated children's education and care service, including physical and human resources.

Family Day Care Coordinators are excluded from this occupation. Family Day Care Coordinators are included in Occupation 431231 Family Day Care Coordinator.

Alternative title

  • Early Childhood Education and Care Service Manager

Specialisations

  • Out of School Hours Care Coordinator
  • Preschool Director

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Leads the design, planning, implementation and evaluation of educational programs and practices based on an approved learning framework
  • Manages the recruitment of staff and coordinates professional development
  • Liaises and works in partnership with families, community members and external agencies to promote the health, safety and wellbeing of children
  • Manages the financial resources for the regulated children's education and care service
  • Maintains service records and documentation
  • Directs and supervises educators, staff and visitors
  • Develops policies to ensure the service complies with national and/or state-based legislation and the approved learning frameworks
  • Leads the day-to-day operational requirements of the service in accordance with national or state legislation and regulatory requirements