12 Designated Area Migration Agreements

Last Updated on November 9, 2023 by Ozlinks Education

There are twelve (12) DAMAs, regional states and territories actively participating in this program. The following is a list of the DAMAs, followed by links to the appropriate representatives of the Designated Areas.

Designated Area Migration Agreement List

The table below is a detailed list contains 437 ANZSCO occupations and non ANZSCO occupations from eight (8) DAMAs active regional states and territory.

Adelaide City DAMA List 

The table below is a detailed list of all occupations on the Adelaide City DAMA list.

Concessions

The Adelaide City DAMA has provided English Language concession, and Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) concessions for some occupations, these occupations are listed in the table above, please visit Adelaide City DAMA website for full details.

Source: Adelaide City DAMA

South Australia Regional DAMA List 

The table below is a detailed list of all occupations on the South Australia Regional DAMA list.

Concessions

The South Australia Regional DAMA has provided English Language concession, and Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) concessions for some occupations, these occupations are listed in the table above, please visit South Australia Regional DAMA website for full details.

Source: South Australia Region

Orana DAMA List

The table below is a detailed list of all occupations on the Orana, New South Wales (NSW) DAMA list.

English Language Concessions

If the nominee is applying for a TSS visa, the average International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score required is 5.0 with no component being less than 4.0 (or the equivalent grading of one of the other English tests). If professional registration for the nominated occupation requires a higher level, then this is the overriding requirement.

If the nominee is applying for an ENS visa, the average IELTS score required is 5.0, with no component being less than 4.5 (or the equivalent grading of one of the other English tests). If professional registration for the nominated occupation requires a higher level, then this is the overriding requirement. Full details visit

Exemptions

Visa applicants  whom holding the following passport do not need to undertake an English test.

Applicant is a passport holder from:

  • Canada
  • New Zealand
  • the Republic of Ireland
  • the United Kingdom
  • the United States of America

Information is cited from Department of Home Affairs (DHA)  and rdaorana

The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) is currently AUD53,900. Both the AMSR for the nominated occupation and the guaranteed annual earnings you will pay to the worker must be at least as much as the current TSMIT. The TSMIT does not include non-monetary benefits such as accommodation or a car.

There are four types of TSMIT concessions available for employers under the Orana NSW DAMA, for full Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) visit Orana 

Northern Territory DAMA List

The table below is a detailed list of all occupations on the Northern Territory DAMA list.

Explanation: 

# occupations not listed in ANZSCO
^ applicants must meet occupational licensing or registration requirements.

English Language Concessions

English language concessions in the table below are applicable to the occupations on the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement (NT DAMA) list.

IELTS band Standard TSS concession ENS concession
Overall Medium term stream – 5.0
Short term stream – 5.0 		 5.0 5.0
Speaking Medium term stream – 5.0
Short term stream – 4.5		 4.0 4.5
Listening Medium term stream – 5.0
Short term stream – 4.5		 4.0 4.5
Reading Medium term stream – 5.0
Short term stream – 4.5		 No minimum 4.5
Writing Medium term stream – 5.0
Short term stream – 4.5		 No minimum 4.5

Exemptions

Visa applicant holding the following passport do not need to undertake an English test.

Applicant is a passport holder from:

  • Canada
  • New Zealand
  • the Republic of Ireland
  • the United Kingdom
  • the United States of America

Information is cited from Department of Home Affairs (DHA)  and NT

The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) is currently AUD53,900. Both the AMSR for the nominated occupation and the guaranteed annual earnings you will pay to the worker must be at least as much as the current TSMIT. The TSMIT does not include non-monetary benefits such as accommodation or a car.

There are four types of TSMIT concessions available for employers under the NT DAMA, for full Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) visit industry.nt.gov.au

Far North Queensland DAMA List

The table below is a detailed list of all occupations on the Far North Queensland, Cairns Chamber of Commerce DAMA list.

Concessions

The Far North Queensland DAMA has provided English Language concession, and Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) concessions for some occupations, these occupations are listed in the table above, please visit Far North Queensland DAMA website for full details.

Source: Far North Queensland

Warrnambool City Council DAMA List

The table below is a detailed list of all occupations on the Warrnambool City Council, Victoria (VIC), Great South Coast, DAMA list.

Concessions

The Warrnambool City Council DAMA has provided English Language concession, and Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) concessions for some occupations, these occupations are listed in the table above, please visit Warrnambool City Council DAMA website for full details.

Source: Warrnambool City Council

English Language Concessions

For the Occupations listed in the Great South Coast, Warrnambool City Council table above, the following English language concessions are available:

TSS & ENS concession: average score of IELTS 5.0 with no component being less that IELTS 4.0 (unless registration or licensing requires a higher level of English.
IELTS means the International English Language Testing System or the equivalent in another accepted English language test.

Other accepted English language tests are:

Occupational English Test (OET);
Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test (TOEFL iBT);
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic test; or
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test.

Exemptions

Visa applicants  whom holding the following passport do not need to undertake an English test.

Applicant is a passport holder from:

  • Canada
  • New Zealand
  • the Republic of Ireland
  • the United Kingdom
  • the United States of America

Information is cited from Department of Home Affairs (DHA)  and warrnambool.vic.gov.au

The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) is currently AUD53,900. Both the AMSR for the nominated occupation and the guaranteed annual earnings you will pay to the worker must be at least as much as the current TSMIT. The TSMIT does not include non-monetary benefits such as accommodation or a car.

There are four types of TSMIT concessions available for employers under the Great South Coast, VIC: Warrnambool City Council DAMA, for full Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) visit warrnambool.vic.gov.au/concessions

The Goldfields, Western Australia DAMA List

The table below is a detailed list of all occupations on the Goldfields DAMA list.

Note:

  • Year 2 – 500 approved nominations for (TSS) (ENS) (SESR) Visas (note: the following year to be advised following an annual review)
  • # occupations not listed in ANZSCO
  • n/a – not available and no pathway to permanent residency, therefore the requirements for Driller’s Assistants relate to TSS visas only
  • TBA – to be advised once announced

Concessions

The Goldfields DAMA has provided English Language concession, and Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) concessions for some occupations, these occupations are listed in the table above, please visit Goldfields DAMA website for full details.

Western Australia’s South West DAMA List

Released: 14/12/2021

The table below is a detailed list of all occupations on the Western Australia’s South West region DAMA list. The DAR (Shire of Dardanup)

Source: South West DAMA

Concessions

The South West DAMA has provided English Language concession, and Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) concessions for some occupations, these occupations are listed in the table above, please visit South West DAMA website for full details.

Designated Area Migration Agreements

The Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is a labour agreement between the Australian government and approved regional employers. The program that allows Australian employers operating in the designated areas to sponsor skilled and semi-skilled foreign workers to work for them in the nominated occupation position on the DAMA list. Generally, the labour agreements are valid for five years and utilise the Temporary Skills Shortage (subclass 482) and Employer Nominated Scheme subclass 494, subclass 186 migration program.

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