Sportspersons nec
Sportspersons not elsewhere classified covers professional and semi-professional athletes in sports not specifically classified under other ANZSCO codes. These workers compete in organised sporting events and may be employed by sporting clubs, franchises, or under individual contracts.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Highly competitive with limited positions; dependent on sporting organisation investment and league structures in the relevant sport.
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).
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.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Train and compete at the professional or semi-professional level in the relevant sport
- Participate in team training sessions and individual conditioning programs
- Fulfil contractual obligations including media, sponsor, and community commitments
- Work with coaching and support staff to optimise performance
Skills required
- Elite or professional-level ability in the relevant sport
- Physical fitness, conditioning, and sport-specific athleticism
- Ability to perform consistently under competitive pressure
- Professionalism in meeting contractual and public obligations
Typical qualifications pathway
No formal qualification pathway exists; elite performance in the relevant sport is the primary credential. VETASSESS is the assessing authority for migration purposes.
Visa & occupation list information
This occupation appears on the STSOL. Eligible Australian skilled visa pathways include subclasses 190 and 491. 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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