Early Childhood Teacher
Education Professionals
Early Childhood Teacher is listed on Australia's Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). Skilled migration to Australia for Early Childhood Teachers involves visa pathways, skills assessment requirements, and key eligibility requirements under the CSOL.
Early Childhood Teacher (ANZSCO 241111) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
ANZSCO Code
241111
Skills Assessment Body
Typical Qualification
Bachelor degree or higher (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)
Visa pathways for Early Childhood Teacher
- Occupation code
- ANZSCO 241111
- Occupation lists as at 2026-09-25
- CSOL, MLTSSL
- Assessing authority
- Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality (ACECQA) · assessment fee $1,100 AUD, checked September 2026
- Typical qualification
- Bachelor degree or higher (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)
Subclass 482
Skills in Demand, Core Skills stream
Employer nomination of Early Childhood Teacher under ANZSCO 2022 code 241111, with at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
Subclass 186
Employer Nomination Scheme
Direct Entry on the CSOL with a skills assessment from ACECQA, or Temporary Residence Transition after 2 years on a 482 with the sponsoring employer as Early Childhood Teacher; the TRT stream has no occupation list.
Subclass 494
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)
Early Childhood Teacher is on the 494 list under ANZSCO 2013 code 241111; a regional employer nominates, and the Subclass 191 permanent visa follows after 3 years without an occupation list of its own.
Subclass 189
Skilled Independent
Early Childhood Teacher is on the MLTSSL (ANZSCO 2013 code 241111), so a points-tested invitation with no nominator is open.
Subclass 190
Skilled Nominated
Early Childhood Teacher is on the MLTSSL, so a state or territory can nominate it; each state's own list decides whether it does.
Subclass 491
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)
State or territory nomination for Early Childhood Teacher on the MLTSSL, or family sponsorship in a regional area.
How each visa works: 482, 186, 494, 189, 190, 491, DAMA and skills assessment. Lists: Department of Home Affairs.
More Education Professionals occupations
Skills assessment requirements and visa eligibility are set per occupation, and a neighbouring classification in the Education Professionals group can carry a different CSOL status or assessing authority than Early Childhood Teacher.
Education Adviser and Reviewer →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 249112 · assessed by VETASSESS
Middle School Teacher →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 241311 · assessed by AITSL
Music Teacher (Private Tuition) →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 249214 · assessed by VETASSESS
Primary School Teacher →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 241213 · assessed by AITSL
Private Tutors and Teachers nec →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 249299 · assessed by VETASSESS
Secondary School Teacher →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 241411 · assessed by AITSL
Reviewed by Visa Plan Lawyers · Last updated: April 2026 · Occupation data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) and the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO), and the Department of Home Affairs Core Skills Occupation List, given legal effect through the Subclass 482 instrument (F2024L01620) and the Subclass 186 instrument (F2024L01618). Occupation list status (MLTSSL, STSOL, ROL) as published by the Department of Home Affairs on 2026-09-25. This page provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Contact Visa Plan for advice specific to your situation.