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.
“SPORTSPERSONS participate in sporting events for monetary gain either as individuals or as members of a team.”
None listed under ANZSCO 452414.
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
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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Personalised for Lifeguard (ANZSCO 452414). Estimated pathway timeline: up to 24 months.
On ROL · Skill Level 3
60 days to lodge · SC 189 DHA processing
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