Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator — Western Australia Nomination
Western Australian Skilled Migration · Perth
At a glance
- Program
- Western Australian Skilled Migration
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Perth
- Program notes
- Stream-based system: Graduate stream, General stream, plus Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 occupation lists with different eligibility thresholds.
Official program page: https://migration.wa.gov.au
Skills assessment
For Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator, the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator in Western Australia — nomination overview
Recreation Officer and Recreation Coordinator (ANZSCO 272612) is listed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and is eligible for state nomination in Western Australia under the WA Skilled Migration Program. Western Australia employs recreation officers and coordinators across local government leisure centres, mining community services, disability recreation programmes, and Aboriginal community sports initiatives in Perth and regional WA. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once Western Australia opens nominations for this occupation; WA applies competitive criteria including points score, English proficiency, and local employment ties. Skills assessment is conducted by VETASSESS, which evaluates overseas qualifications, training, and work experience against Australian occupational standards. English language proficiency, health, and character requirements must all be satisfied. Two nomination pathways are available: the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, granting permanent residence on grant, and the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa, a provisional visa requiring three years of regional residence and employment before the holder can apply for the Subclass 191 permanent visa. Nomination adds five points for Subclass 190 or fifteen points for Subclass 491. Government fees apply at nomination and visa stages, with processing in Western Australia typically taking one to three months. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that Western Australia nominates.
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.