Child Care Centre Manager — South Australia Nomination
South Australia Skilled Visa Nomination · Adelaide
At a glance
- Program
- South Australia Skilled Visa Nomination
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Adelaide
- Program notes
- Talent and Innovators streams alongside the broader skilled occupation list. Strong focus on candidates with prior connection to South Australia.
Official program page: https://migration.sa.gov.au
Skills assessment
For Child Care Centre Manager, the assessing authority for migration purposes is ACECQA.
Child Care Centre Manager in South Australia — nomination overview
Child Care Centre Managers (ANZSCO 134111) are nominated by South Australia under its skilled migration program, offering pathways via the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa and the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa. The MLTSSL listing also supports eligibility for the independent Subclass 189 visa. ACECQA evaluates early childhood centre management qualifications and experience for skills assessment purposes. South Australia nominates this occupation to address ongoing leadership shortfalls in its early childhood education and care sector. State nomination under Subclass 190 adds five SkillSelect points; Subclass 491 nomination adds fifteen. Applicants must demonstrate Competent English, satisfy age requirements, and pass health and character checks. SA nomination may require applicants to commit to working in childcare management within the state. Government fees start from AUD 4,640 per primary applicant. Processing runs eight to eighteen months. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Child Care Centre Manager
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that South Australia nominates.
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.