Child Care Centre Manager — Western Australia Nomination
Western Australian Skilled Migration · Perth
At a glance
- Program
- Western Australian Skilled Migration
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Perth
- Program notes
- Stream-based system: Graduate stream, General stream, plus Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 occupation lists with different eligibility thresholds.
Official program page: https://migration.wa.gov.au
Skills assessment
For Child Care Centre Manager, the assessing authority for migration purposes is ACECQA.
Child Care Centre Manager in Western Australia — nomination overview
Child Care Centre Managers (ANZSCO 134111) are nominated by Western Australia, providing pathways to the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa and Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa. The occupation's MLTSSL listing also makes it eligible for the independent Subclass 189 visa. ACECQA assesses applicants' qualifications and experience managing early childhood education and care services. WA nominates Child Care Centre Managers to address significant gaps in leadership capacity across its early childhood education sector, particularly in regional and remote areas. Subclass 190 state nomination adds five SkillSelect points; Subclass 491 adds fifteen. Applicants must hold Competent English, be under 45 at invitation, and meet health and character requirements. WA may impose conditions requiring nominees to work in childcare management within the state. Government fees start from AUD 4,640 per primary applicant. Processing typically takes 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 Western 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.