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ANZSCO 241111
early childhood (pre primary school) teacher
幼儿（小学前）教师
EARLY CHILDHOOD PATHWAY GUIDE01Confirm the nominated occupation is 241111, not a childcare worker or centre manager 02Check the ACECQA migration assessment pathway before planning an EOI or nomination 03A state priority sector does not guarantee invitation; the relevant stream criteria still apply
Is this occupation a realistic migration pathway?
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher can connect to skilled, state-nominated and employer-sponsored pathways, but the first test is whether the qualification, placement and English evidence meet ACECQA's migration assessment requirements.
Skills assessment checkpoints
- The assessing authority is ACECQA; qualification level, early-childhood content and supervised placement must be checked.
- Migration skills assessment, teacher registration and employer recruitment are separate processes.
- English and evidence requirements must be checked against ACECQA's current guide at lodgement.
Evidence to prepare
- Complete transcripts, awards and course structure
- Supervised placement age groups, hours and provider evidence
- English evidence plus identity and name-change records
PATHWAY MAP
How to compare the visa directions
189: confirm list status, assessment and competitive points
190/491: check occupation, residence, employment and ROI criteria by state
482/186/494: separately test employer, role, salary and experience requirements
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Common decision questions
Does early-childhood priority guarantee an invitation?
No. Shortage or priority status is only a policy signal; assessment, points, EOI and the exact state stream criteria still apply.
Is an ACECQA assessment the same as teacher registration?
No. Migration assessment, state or territory teacher registration and employment screening are different processes.
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ANZSCO occupation profile
ANZSCO 2022
Indicative Skill Level
In Australia and New Zealand:Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing may be required.
2411
Unit group duty description
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers teach the basics of numeracy, literacy, music, art and literature to early childhood (pre-primary) students and promote students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.
- planning and structuring learning in both indoor and outdoor environments using a variety of materials and equipment to facilitate students' development
- providing a variety of experiences and activities to develop motor skills, cooperative social skills, confidence and understanding
- promoting language development through storytelling, role play, songs, rhymes and informal discussions held individually and within groups
- observing students to evaluate progress and to detect signs of ill health, emotional disturbance and other disabilities
- observing nutritional health, welfare and safety needs of students and identifying factors which may impede students' progress
- discussing students' progress with parents
- attending parent interviews, and staff and committee meetings
- participating in community and family support programs as appropriate
- supervising student teachers on placement
241111 early childhood (pre primary school) teacher
Plans, organises and conducts activities to help pre-primary school students to develop a wide variety of skills including speech, reading, writing, motor skills and social interaction. Registration or licensing is required.
Alternative titles: Kindergarten Teacher
Specialisations: Preschool Director
View the ABS source →ANZSCO content is a classification guide. Skills assessment requirements must be checked separately.
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Visa pathways
Occupation-list availability for seven visa subclasses
189Occupation is listedLIN 19/051Open visa guide →190Occupation is listedLIN 19/051Open visa guide →491Occupation is listedLIN 19/051Open visa guide →407Occupation is listedLIN 19/050Open visa guide →482Occupation is listedLIN 24/089Open visa guide →186Occupation is listedLIN 24/093Open visa guide →494Occupation is listedLIN 19/219Open visa guide →
MLTSSLANZSCO 2013189 · 190 · 491Current list membership
CSOLANZSCO 2022482 Core Skills · 186 Direct EntryCurrent list membership
List membership is not a finding of personal eligibility.
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State and territory nomination
Eight jurisdictions, checked separately
Official sources checked 10 August 2026
NSWNSW
Potential pathways- NSW 190 · Direct invitation
- NSW 491 · Pathways 2/3
Occupation and four-digit unit group checked against the NSW lists.
Official source →VICVIC
Potential pathways- Victorian ROI · 190
- Victorian ROI · 491
Applicant ranking depends on profile and ROI selection.
Official source →QLDQLD
Potential pathways- QLD onshore · 190
- QLD onshore · 491
- QLD offshore · 190
- QLD offshore · 491
Checked separately against the onshore and offshore occupation lists.
Official source →WAWA
New program-year settings pending2026–27 occupation settings have not yet been published.
Official source →SASA
New program-year settings pendingApplications are unavailable pending the 2026–27 program settings.
Official source →TASTAS
Potential pathways- TAS · profile-based pathways · 190
- TAS · profile-based pathways · 491
All occupations on the relevant federal 190/491 list can access at least one Tasmanian pathway, but invitation depends on pathway eligibility and ROI priority attributes. No general OSOP 491 invitations are planned for 2026–27.
Official source →ACTACT
Potential pathways- Canberra Matrix · 190
- Canberra Matrix · 491
Occupation list match only; Matrix ranking and caps still apply.
Official source →NTNT
Potential pathways- NT onshore/offshore · 190
- NT onshore/offshore · 491
The precise stream depends on residence, employment and offshore priority rules.
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