This is the 2026 VETASSESS skills assessment guide for ANZSCO 272612 — Recreation Officer. For visa pathway selection see the 272612 pathway guide; for cost/timeline see the case study.
VETASSESS pathway
| Element | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Bachelor (AQF 7) in Recreation / Sport and Recreation / Leisure Management / HPE |
| Employment (post-qualification) | At least 1 year highly relevant in the last 5 years |
| Skilled employment for points | Each year of additional skilled employment counts (max 20 pts) |
Documents
- Certified copy of degree certificate(s).
- Academic transcripts.
- Detailed CV mapped to ANZSCO 272612.
- Employment reference letters on letterhead with role, dates, hours/week, salary, recreation programming duties.
- Identity — passport bio page.
- Payslips / tax records.
- Project / program portfolio — recreation programs designed and delivered, participant numbers, outcomes.
- Certifications — First Aid + CPR + AED, accessibility / disability inclusion training, sport-specific coaching certs.
ANZSCO 272612 task focus
Reference letters must show at least 65% time on recreation programming tasks:
- Recreation program design and delivery.
- Community sport development.
- Aged care lifestyle / activity programs (Living Longer Living Stronger, Tai Chi for Health, Walk for Life).
- Accessible recreation programs for people with disability.
- School holiday and youth recreation programs.
- Aquatics / leisure centre programming.
- Liaison with sporting clubs, schools, community organisations.
- Risk management for outdoor / physical activity programs.
Useful credentials
- AUSactive Registered Exercise Professional.
- Royal Life Saving Society Pool Lifeguard certification — for aquatics roles.
- Working With Children Check — mandatory for youth work.
- First Aid + CPR + AED — universal.
- Sport-specific coaching certifications (NCCP equivalent / Australian Sports Commission accredited).
English
VETASSESS doesn't require English. Home Affairs requires Competent English. Higher tiers: Proficient (10 pts) / Superior (20 pts).
Tools
Authoritative sources
Next step
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VETASSESS
Recreation Officer
ANZSCO 272612
AUSactive
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