Fitness Centre Manager (ANZSCO 149112)

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    What a Fitness Centre Manager does

    Organises, controls and promotes the activities, facilities and resources of a fitness centre. May coach, instruct and train clients.

    Key facts

    ANZSCO code
    149112
    Skill level
    2Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma
    Visas that list it
    491494
    Assessing authority
    VETASSESS
    National shortage
    No shortage

    Visa options

    Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.

    Points-tested

    Employer-sponsored

    Main tasks

    • planning and organising the range and mix of entertainment, attractions, amusement machines and fitness programs to be offered by the centre
    • organising publicity to promote facilities and attract clients
    • scheduling games and competitions
    • selecting, training and supervising staff
    • ensuring facilities are properly maintained and conform to safety standards
    • may undertake coaching, fitness instruction and training of clients
    • may plan and organise catering facilities

    Shortage by state

    • NationalNo shortage
    • ACTNo shortage
    • NSWNo shortage
    • NTNo shortage
    • QLDNo shortage
    • SANo shortage
    • TASNo shortage
    • VICNo shortage
    • WANo shortage

    State and territory nomination

    For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.

    Common questions

    What does a Fitness Centre Manager do?

    Organises, controls and promotes the activities, facilities and resources of a fitness centre. May coach, instruct and train clients. (ABS ANZSCO description.)

    Is Fitness Centre Manager on the skilled occupation list?

    Yes. Fitness Centre Manager (ANZSCO 149112) is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 491 and 494 visas.

    What is the ANZSCO code for Fitness Centre Manager?

    149112. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.

    How can a Fitness Centre Manager migrate to Australia?

    The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Fitness Centre Manager for the Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.

    Who assesses Fitness Centre Manager for an Australian visa?

    VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 149112.

    Is Fitness Centre Manager in demand in Australia?

    Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "No shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.

    Sources

    1. 1Department of Home Affairs, skilled occupation listimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
    2. 2Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO – Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2022, CC BY 4.0abs.gov.au
    3. 3Jobs and Skills Australia, Occupation Shortage List, 2025 listjobsandskills.gov.au