Sportsperson and their Support Staff Nomination Eligibility

The sponsor must lodge a nomination to employ or engage sports people from overseas. The nomination must provide details of the position and the skills, qualifications and experience required by the overseas person who will fill the position.

Nomination requirements

To nominate a position the sponsor should have either:

• been approved as a sport sponsor
  
• already lodged an application to become an approved sport sponsor.

Unpaid positions

A nomination for an unpaid position can only be approved where the work or activity to be undertaken would not attract a salary or wage if undertaken by an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident. 

If the nomination relates to a volunteer position or an amateur competitor entered into a sporting event the person will receive no remuneration for doing the work or activity other than:

• reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred by the person in doing the work  
• prize money.

Salary or wages

The salary or wages payable to the nominated person must be in accordance with Australian labour laws and practices.

If there is no award, and it is not a volunteer position, the nominated person must receive at least the minimum federal award rate.

Nominating a competitor

The sponsor will need to nominate the person who is taking part in the specific sporting event(s) or contest(s).

If the sponsor intends to nominate a group of sports people entering into a sporting event the sponsor can attach a list to the nomination of the primary applicants, providing each person’s full name, date of birth, activity/position, country of citizenship and passport number. If any of the primary applicants are to be accompanied by family members their details should also be provided.

The information that should be submitted with the nomination is:

• a letter of invitation
• registration showing the nominated primary applicant’s entry to the event has been accepted
• if the nominated primary applicant is an amateur competitor, the nomination should include evidence that the person does not derive an income from their sport.
  Example: Payslip.

Nominating support staff

If the nominated position is for a person to be appointed or employed to assist a competitor or team in a sporting event the sponsor should provide the contractual agreement between that person and the competitor or team.

Before lodging an application, please read all related requirements.
See: Eligibility