Sports Development Officer
A Sports Development Officer promotes participation in sport, develops community programs, and supports coach and volunteer development within sporting associations and local government bodies. In Australia, these roles are often funded through Sport Australia and state sport agencies to grow grassroots participation.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Moderate demand, largely tied to government and sporting organisation funding cycles; positions are found across metropolitan and regional areas.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 190Learn more →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Learn more →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Design and implement community sport participation programs and events
- Support coach and volunteer recruitment, training, and accreditation
- Liaise with local clubs, schools, and community organisations to grow sport participation
- Collect and analyse participation data and report on program outcomes
Skills required
- Program management and event coordination skills
- Knowledge of Sport Australia frameworks including the Sporting Schools program
- Community engagement and partnership building
- Data collection and reporting for government-funded programs
Typical qualifications pathway
A degree or diploma in Sport Management, Recreation, or a related field is typical. VETASSESS is the assessing authority for migration purposes.
Visa & occupation list information
This occupation appears on the STSOL and CSOL. Eligible Australian skilled visa pathways include subclasses 186, 190, 482, 491, and 494. State nominations are available from nominating states and territories. For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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