Footballer (ANZSCO 452411)
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What a Footballer does
Plays football professionally in competitions. 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.
- Specialisations
- Australian Rules Footballer, Rugby League Footballer, Rugby Union Footballer, Soccer Player
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 452411
- Skilled lists
- Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
- Assessing authority
- VETASSESS
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredVia MLTSSLEligible
Employer-sponsored
- Subclass 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Main tasks
- 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
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does a Footballer do?
Plays football professionally in competitions. 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. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Footballer on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Footballer (ANZSCO 452411) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 189, 190, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Footballer?
452411. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Footballer migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Footballer for the Subclass 189, Subclass 190, 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 Footballer for an Australian visa?
VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 452411.