Child Care Centre Manager — Victoria Nomination
Skilled and Business Migration Program · Melbourne
At a glance
- Program
- Skilled and Business Migration Program
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Melbourne
- Program notes
- Target Sectors approach prioritising health, IT, and advanced manufacturing. ROI submission via Victorian Skilled Visa Nomination program.
Official program page: https://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au
Skills assessment
For Child Care Centre Manager, the assessing authority for migration purposes is ACECQA.
Child Care Centre Manager in Victoria — nomination overview
Child Care Centre Managers (ANZSCO 134111) are nominated by Victoria under its skilled migration program. The occupation is listed on the MLTSSL, providing eligibility for the Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa, the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, and the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa. Skills assessments are conducted by ACECQA, which reviews qualifications and management experience in early childhood education and care. Victoria nominates this occupation to address ongoing shortfalls in qualified early childhood centre leadership, particularly in outer metropolitan and regional areas. State nomination via Subclass 190 adds five SkillSelect points; via Subclass 491, fifteen points apply. Applicants must demonstrate Competent English, meet age requirements, and satisfy health and character standards. Victorian nomination conditions may require applicants to work 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 Victoria 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.