Looks after the safety of people at beaches or swimming pools through accident prevention and rescue, and educating the public on water safety. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. Registration or licensing is required.
Broad state reach across 8 jurisdictions.
This occupation requires registration or licensing. Confirm eligibility with VETASSESS before lodging.
“SPORTSPERSONS participate in sporting events for monetary gain either as individuals or as members of a team.”
Used for skilled visa lists lodged with the Department of Home Affairs.
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
1 direct PR route, 0 provisional regional routes (convert via 191), and 0 temporary work visas.
Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency
Provisional visa for regional employer sponsorship. 3-year commitment with a clear pathway to permanent residence via 191.
Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191
No skilled regional (provisional) pathway currently open.
Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway
No temporary work & training pathway currently open.
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Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. VETASSESS looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.
maintaining a high degree of expertise in a particular sport
attending regular practice sessions and undertaking private training to maintain the required standard of fitness
deciding on strategies in consultation with coaches
assessing other competitors and conditions at venues
competing in sporting events
adhering to the rules and regulations associated with a specific sport
promoting water safety awareness and undertaking rescue of persons in difficulty in the water
undertaking sports promotional activities and television appearances
The headline workforce, pay, shortage and demographic indicators for this occupation, sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia.
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