Which body issues the skills assessment for ANZSCO 272612?

VETASSESS is the assessing authority for Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator under code 272612. It assesses whether your qualification is comparable to the required Australian qualification level and is in a field highly relevant to the occupation, and whether your paid employment is at the required skill level and closely related.

Which occupation lists include Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator?

Our current data places 272612 on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This links to visa subclasses 190, 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407. Lists change, so EMC Australia confirms the position at the time you apply.

My job title isn't exactly 'Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator'. Can I still use 272612?

Yes, if your actual duties match. Assessors look at what you did — for Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator, that means work centred on planning recreation and leisure programs — rather than your employer's title. If your duties fit a neighbouring code in unit group 2726 better, nominate that instead.

Where do Recreation Officers (272612) work in Australia?

Recreation Officers are commonly employed by councils, aged care and leisure centres. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 272612.

EMC Australia / Occupations / ANZSCO 272612

Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator 272612

Yes. Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator (272612) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the STSOL and CSOL. VETASSESS is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 190, 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407.

Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator (272612): Provide welfare, recreation and community arts support services.

If your work is mainly about planning recreation and leisure programs, ANZSCO 272612 Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator is the code to examine first. It belongs to unit group 2726 Welfare, Recreation and Community Arts Workers, and in our data it appears on STSOL and CSOL. This page sets out the duties, assessment and visa options that apply to this specific occupation. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a VETASSESS skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

272612

Assessing authority

VETASSESS

Occupation lists

STSOL · CSOL

Industry

Legal, social & community

Can this occupation migrate?

Potentially — if the list, the assessment and the rest of the profile fit.

Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator can be relevant to skilled and employer-sponsored pathways. Your actual options depend on age, English, qualifications, work history, the skills assessment, points, state nomination, and whether an employer can sponsor the position. A place on a list is not a grant.

Potential visa pathways

Start with the pathway type, not only the subclass.

Points-tested

For skilled applicants who may qualify on occupation, skills assessment, points and invitation.

Employer-sponsored

For applicants with an Australian employer willing and able to sponsor an eligible position.

Other pathways

These are the other subclasses stored for this occupation.

407 · Training visa

State nomination

Lists change. We check this year’s program.

Whether Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator is open for 190 or 491 depends on the state, the stream, and the month. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory each run their own program. Occupation-specific status is checked against the current list — not a screenshot from last year.

EOI and state nomination

NSWclosed
VICclosed
QLDclosed
SAunavailable
WAnot announced
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosed

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator

The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. VETASSESS is the usual authority. Confirm it on the current Home Affairs list before you apply. A suitable outcome is generally required before a points-tested EOI.

VETASSESS

How skills assessments work

Points and other factors

The occupation is only the starting point.

Age

Points sit in set age bands. Confirm the current test before you claim a number.

English

Competent English is the usual baseline. Proficient or superior English can add points.

Skilled employment

Work in the nominated or closely related occupation can add points. Dates have to survive a skills assessment.

Qualifications

Recognised qualifications can add points. The assessing authority decides comparability.

Australian study and partner

Australian study, specialist education, partner skills or community language may add points.

Nomination

State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) can add points. 189 has neither.

Points calculator

Occupation match

Is Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator the right code?

Nominate the work you actually do, not the job title on a card. Confirm the official ANZSCO description before you pay for an assessment.

Plan recreation and leisure programs
Coordinate sports and leisure events
Manage recreation facilities
Engage community groups in activities
Evaluate program participation

Questions

Before you start an assessment

VETASSESS is the assessing authority for Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator under code 272612. It assesses whether your qualification is comparable to the required Australian qualification level and is in a field highly relevant to the occupation, and whether your paid employment is at the required skill level and closely related.

Related occupations

Roles often confused with this one.

These are similar job titles. The visa list and skills assessment still depend on the code that matches the work you do.

Not sure which pathway fits.

Tell us the occupation, the assessment if you have one, and where you are willing to live. We will say whether 189, 190, 491 or an employer visa is worth the next fee.