FOOTBALLER

ANZSCO 452411 - Registered Migration Australia

Description

A footballer 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 in Australia. In Australia footballer is a Skill Level 3 occupation.

 

Specialisations

 

• Australian Rules Footballer
• Rugby League Footballer
• Rugby Union Footballer
• Soccer Player

 

 

Footballer Occupation Lists
This occupation is on the following skill lists:

 

• Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)
• RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)
• Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)

 

This occupation is not on the following skill list:

 

• Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

 

 

 

Group: 4524 Sportspersons

 

 

 

 

Footballer job description - Registered Migration Australia

 

A footballer in Australia participates in sporting events for monetary gain either as individuals or as members of a team.

 

 

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

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the footballer unit group (Group 4524) have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 

In Australia: 
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. 

Some occupations may require high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. 

 

Registration or licensing in Australia may be required as a footballer.

 

Occupations in this Group

 

• 452411 Footballer
• 452412 Golfer
• 452413 Jockey
• 452414 Lifeguard
• 452499 Sportspersons nec

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same footballer 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.

 

• Information regarding the International English Testing System (IELTS)

 

Assessment Authority

 

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

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Footballer in Australia is $ 49,668 for male employees and $ 18,653 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 24.8 Females: 26.0 Persons: 25.1

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 4524) Sportspersons - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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