ANZSCO 452414
Lifeguard
General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.
About this occupation
ANZSCO 2022Looks after the safety of people at beaches or swimming pools through accident prevention and rescue, and educating the public on water safety. 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.
Unit group 4524
Sportspersons
Sportspersons participate in sporting events for monetary gain either as individuals or as members of a team.
Indicative skill level
Most occupations in this unit group 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
- NZQF 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 may be required.
Tasks include
- 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
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- Promoting water safety awareness and undertaking rescue of persons in difficulty in the water
- Undertaking sports promotional activities and television appearances
Occupations in this unit group
- 452411 Footballer
- 452412 Golfer
- 452413 Jockey
- 452414 LifeguardThis occupation
- 452499 Sportspersons nec
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022. CC BY 4.0.
ANZSCO 2022 (the edition the CSOL uses for the 482 and 186 visas)
Title in this edition: Lifeguard, skill level 3
- Major group
- 4 Community and Personal Service Workers
- Sub-major group
- 45 Sports and Personal Service Workers
- Minor group
- 452 Sports and Fitness Workers
- Unit group
- 4524 Sportspersons
The title and groups are the same in ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 and ANZSCO 2022.
Occupation Shortage List (2026)
- National rating
- No Shortage
- Confidence
- Clear
- Rated on
- ANZSCO 2022
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List - 6 digit ANZSCO and OSCA, released 21 October 2026. CC BY 4.0.
Possible visa options
Visas that Lifeguard may be eligible for through its skilled list placement. Being on a list is one requirement; each visa has others (points, age, English, nomination or sponsorship).
| Visa | Stay | MLTSSL | STSOL | ROL | CSOL | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream | Temporary (5 years) | Not on MLTSSL | STSOL not used for this visa | On ROL | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/219, s 5(1) |
✓ the occupation is on a list this visa uses · ✗ this visa uses the list but the occupation is not on it · — the visa does not use this list. Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, visa pages, CC BY 3.0 AU.
Average salary, May 2025
Unit group 4524 Sportspersons (ANZSCO 2022). all employees, Average weekly total cash earnings.
| Average weekly earnings | Average age | |
|---|---|---|
| All employees | $1,381.40 (estimate has a relative standard error of 25% to 50% and should be used with caution) | 25.1 |
| Males | $1,732.10 (estimate has a relative standard error of 25% to 50% and should be used with caution) | 25.4 |
| Females | $873.20 (estimate has a relative standard error greater than 50% and is considered too unreliable for general use) | 24.6 |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025: data cube 63060DO011_202505 (Table 1), released 23 January 2026. CC BY 4.0.
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Scan to get the appSource: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO (CC BY 4.0). Source: Department of Home Affairs, Skilled occupation list (CC BY 4.0). Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Search another occupation