Skills in Demand visa subclass 482
A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.
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DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Sports Development
ANZSCO 452321
Sports Development (ANZSCO 452321) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
Promotes sports and skills development, and oversees the participation of young people and other special groups in sport. Registration or licensing is required. promotes sports and skills development, and oversees the participation of young people and other special groups in sport. Registration or licensing is required.
Typical tasks and duties
Sports Development may perform the following tasks:
- develop and coordinate the delivery of sport and recreation programs, services and initiatives to address equity, social justice and community issues
- assist in the administration of grant programs and the gathering of information to increase the understanding of community sport and recreational issues
- give organisational support to schools or clubs
- manage the finances of approved programs and projects
- advise teachers and coaches, conduct coaching clinics and training camps, and distribute information and materials from sporting bodies
- develop training exercises to improve skills
- act as a coach for individuals or teams in competitions
- act as a talent scout for clubs
- schedule competitions and arrange venues
- manage volunteers
- oversee the maintenance of sports grounds, courts and venues.
- Qualification(s) assessed at least AQF Diploma level with a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years; Or
- Qualification(s) assessed at least AQF Diploma level with an additional qualification at least AQF Certificate IV in a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years; Or
Employer-sponsored pathways
Possible DAMA pathways
Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.
Learn moreSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494
A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
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Occupation available in 1 DAMA region
Sports Development is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
Important notes
- Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
- Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.
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Sports Development historical SkillSelect report
The current PointsView report includes historical SkillSelect data through June 2026 for ANZSCO 452321.
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Historical information does not predict invitations, visa outcomes or migration eligibility.
Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
