Registered Migration Australia

RECREATION OFFICER (AUS) / RECREATION COORDINATOR (NZ)

ANZSCO 272612 - Registered Migration Australia




Description
A recreation officer plans, organises and coordinates recreation facilities and programs through organisations such as local governments, schools, church bodies and youth organisations. In Australia a recreation officer is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

 

Recreation Officer Alternative Titles

 

  • Recreation Adviser

 

 

Occupation Lists
Recreation Officer is on the following skill lists:

 

 

This occupation is not on the following skill lists:

 

 

 

Group: 2726 Welfare, Recreation and Community Arts Workers

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia


The job of a recreation officer in Australia is to design and implement strategies and programs to meet community and individual needs and assist individuals, families and groups with social, emotional and financial difficulties to improve quality of life by educating and supporting them and working towards change in their social environment.

 

Tasks

  • researching and analysing community issues, needs and problems
  • developing, evaluating and maintaining community resources and programs
  • evaluating data and writing reports such as submissions requesting funding for continuing programs and new projects
  • identifying issues of local need, concerns and aspirations through community consultation
  • organising local sporting, cultural and recreational events and activities such as community functions, hobby classes, community arts projects and sporting competitions
  • providing support while exploring alternatives with clients who experience difficulties such as marital problems, unemployment, illness and drug abuse
  • assessing risks and providing intensive short-term crisis counselling for victims of domestic violence, child abuse, disasters and other crises
  • assisting to establish and administer neighbourhood houses, community groups, employment training programs and other services

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the recreation officer unit group (Group 2726) have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

 

Occupations within the Recreation Officer Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same recreational officer group if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Recreation Officer is currently assessed with VETASSESS - (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Recreation Officer in Australia is $ 44,643 for male employees and $ 54,786 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 39.2 Females: 43.2 Persons: 42.2

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 2726) Welfare recreation and community arts workers - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

Please contact us if you would like assistance with your Recreation Officer (Aus) or Recreation Coordinator (NZ) skilled visa application. Our clients receive the highest possible rate of success from our years of experience and in-depth knowledge of Australia’s Skilled Migration program.