Judge or Adjudicator 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, or
• 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 judge or adjudicator

The sponsor should provide a copy of the written invitation or request provided to the nominated primary applicant.

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