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PR Pathways and DAMA changes for South Australia

PR Pathways and DAMA changes for South Australia

Skilled & Business Migration South Australia advised that following the first annual review, the Australian Government has agreed to significant changes to South Australia’s two Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs).

Concessions and PR Pathways

South Australia has secured additional English language and age concessions, which will now carry over to the permanent visa. The changes to work experience requirements for a number of occupations will make it easier for qualified international graduates to be eligible to apply.
All DAMA occupations listed will now offer a permanent residency pathway either through the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (SC482) or the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (SC494).

Skills Assessing Authority

The South Australian Government has been approved to act as a skills assessing authority for occupations that require a skills assessment that currently has no alternative skills assessment authority. This will allow previously ineligible occupations to now be available for skilled migration, ensuring workers filling those positions are appropriately skilled.

Skilled & Business Migration remains committed to working with South Australian employers to ensure they are able to fill skills shortages in their businesses.

Learn more about DAMA and other employer sponsored visa programs by visiting here.

DAMA Occupation List

South Australia has secured a range of new occupations under the DAMAs with a focus on health care, manufacturing, high-tech sectors, agribusiness and food production. View the full DAMA Occupation List below:

Metro Occupations:

Advancement Manager- 070499
Advancement Professional- 070499
Clinical Researcher- 070499
Data and Analytics Manager- 070499
Digital Artist- 070499
Digital Producer- 070499
Digital Production Manager- 070499
Digital Supervisor- 070499
Senior Digital Artist- 070499
Chief Executive or Managing Director- 111111
Corporate General Manager- 111211
Public Relations Manager- 131114
Corporate Services Manager- 132111
Policy and Planning Manager- 132411
Research and Development Manager- 132511
Importer or Exporter- 133311
Chief Information Officer- 135111
Laboratory Manager- 139913
Quality Assurance Manager- 139914
Specialist Managers nec- 139999
Dancer or Choreographer- 211112
Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers nec- 211199
Artistic Director- 212111
Film and Video Editor- 212314
Training and Development Professional- 223311
Mathematician- 224112
Statistician- 224113
Librarian- 224611
Other Spatial Scientist- 232214
Graphic Designer- 232411
Illustrator- 232412
Multimedia Designer- 232413
Web Designer- 232414
Naval Architect- 233916
Chemist- 234211
Environmental Research Scientist- 234313
Environmental Scientists nec- 234399
Geophysicist- 234412
Hydrogeologist- 234413
Life Scientist (General)- 234511
Biochemist- 234513
Biotechnologist- 234514
Botanist- 234515
Marine Biologist- 234516
Microbiologist- 234517
Zoologist- 234518
Life Scientists nec- 234599
Meteorologist- 234913
Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec-234999
Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)- 249212
Multimedia Specialist- 261211
Web Developer- 261212
Analyst Programmer- 261311
Developer Programmer- 261312
Medical Laboratory Technician- 311213
Chemistry Technician- 311411
Earth Science Technician- 311412
Life Science Technician- 311413

Regional Occupations:

Care Supervisor- ANZSCO 070499
Cold Store Manager- ANZSCO 070499
Cold Store Operator- ANZSCO 070499
Cook (ethnic cuisine)- ANZSCO 070499
Dairy Cattle Farm Operator- ANZSCO 070499
Electrical Motor Repairer or Winder- ANZSCO 070499
Irrigation Technician- ANZSCO 070499
Poultry Farm Supervisor- ANZSCO 070499
Poultry Stockperson- ANZSCO 070499
Production Horticultural Supervisor- ANZSCO 070499
Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker- ANZSCO 070499
Senior Piggery Stockperson- ANZSCO 070499
Skilled Horticultural Worker- ANZSCO 070499
Vineyard Manager- ANZSCO 070499
Vineyard Supervisor- ANZSCO 070499
Welding Engineer- ANZSCO 070499
Welding Inspector- ANZSCO 070499
Welding Specialist Supervisor- ANZSCO 070499
Welding Technologist- ANZSCO 070499
Aquaculture Farmer- ANZSCO 121111
Fruit or Nut Grower- ANZSCO 121213
Grape Grower- ANZSCO 121215
Mixed Crop Farmer- ANZSCO 121216
Vegetable Grower- ANZSCO 121221
Beef Cattle Farmer- ANZSCO 121312
Dairy Cattle Farmer- ANZSCO 121313
Mixed Livestock Farmer- ANZSCO 121317
Pig Farmer- ANZSCO 121318
Poultry Farmer- ANZSCO 121321
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer- ANZSCO 121411
Sales and Marketing Manager- ANZSCO 131112
Construction Project Manager- ANZSCO 133111
Engineering Manager- ANZSCO 133211
Manufacturer- ANZSCO 133411
Production Manager (Forestry)- ANZSCO 133511
Production Manager (Manufacturing)- ANZSCO 133512
Production Manager (Mining)- ANZSCO 133513
Supply and Distribution Manager- ANZSCO 133611
Procurement Manager- ANZSCO 133612
Child Care Centre Manager- ANZSCO 134111
Facilities Manager- ANZSCO 149913
Civil Engineer- ANZSCO 233211
Structural Engineer- ANZSCO 233214
Transport Engineer- ANZSCO 233215
Electrical Engineer- ANZSCO 233311
Electronics Engineer- ANZSCO 233411
Industrial Engineer- ANZSCO 233511
Mechanical Engineer- ANZSCO 233512
Production or Plant Engineer- ANZSCO 233513
Engineering Technologist- ANZSCO 233914
Agricultural Consultant- ANZSCO 234111
Agricultural Scientist- ANZSCO 234112
Food Technologist- ANZSCO 234212
Wine Maker- ANZSCO 234213
Exercise Physiologist- ANZSCO 234915
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher- ANZSCO 241111
Special Needs Teacher- ANZSCO 241511
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired- ANZSCO 241512
Teacher of the Sight Impaired- ANZSCO 241513
Special Education Teachers nec- ANZSCO 241599
Dietitian- ANZSCO 251111
Sonographer- ANZSCO 251214
Optometrist- ANZSCO 251411
Orthoptist- ANZSCO 251412
Orthotist or Prosthetist- ANZSCO 251912
Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec- ANZSCO 251999
Chiropractor- ANZSCO 252111
Osteopath- ANZSCO 252112
Dental Specialist- ANZSCO 252311
Dentist- ANZSCO 252312
Occupational Therapist- ANZSCO 252411
Physiotherapist- ANZSCO 252511
Podiatrist- ANZSCO 252611
Audiologist- ANZSCO 252711
Speech Pathologist- ANZSCO 252712
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)- ANZSCO 254412
Registered Nurses nec- ANZSCO 254499
Rehabilitation Counsellor- ANZSCO 272114
Counsellors nec- ANZSCO 272199
Clinical Psychologist- ANZSCO 272311
Educational Psychologist- ANZSCO 272312
Organisational Psychologist- ANZSCO 272313
Psychotherapist- ANZSCO 272314
Psychologists nec- ANZSCO 272399
Interpreter- ANZSCO 272412
Social Worker- ANZSCO 272511
Welfare Worker- ANZSCO 272613
Agricultural Technician- ANZSCO 311111
Meat Inspector- ANZSCO 311312
Primary Products Inspectors nec- ANZSCO 311399
Civil Engineering Draftsperson- ANZSCO 312211
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson- ANZSCO 312311
Electrical Engineering Technician- ANZSCO 312312
Electronic Engineering Draftsperson- ANZSCO 312411
Electronic Engineering Technician- ANZSCO 312412
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson- ANZSCO 312511
Mechanical Engineering Technician- ANZSCO 312512
Sheetmetal Trades Worker- ANZSCO 322211
Metal Fabricator- ANZSCO 322311
Pressure Welder- ANZSCO 322312
Welder (First Class)- ANZSCO 322313
Fitter (General)- ANZSCO 323211
Fitter and Turner- ANZSCO 323212
Fitter-Welder- ANZSCO 323213
Metal Machinist (First Class)- ANZSCO 323214
Metal Fitters and Machinists nec- ANZSCO 323299
Vehicle Body Builder- ANZSCO 324211
Vehicle Trimmer- ANZSCO 324212
Vehicle Painter- ANZSCO 324311
Stonemason- ANZSCO 331112
Veterinary Nurse- ANZSCO 361311
Nurseryperson- ANZSCO 362411
Plastics Technician- ANZSCO 399916
Dental Hygienist- ANZSCO 411211
Dental Technician- ANZSCO 411213
Dental Therapist- ANZSCO 411214
Diversional Therapist- ANZSCO 411311
Enrolled Nurse- ANZSCO 411411
Community Worker- ANZSCO 411711
Disabilities Services Officer- ANZSCO 411712
Family Support Worker- ANZSCO 411713
Residential Care Officer- ANZSCO 411715
Youth Worker- ANZSCO 411716
Aged or disabled carer- ANZSCO 423111
Dental assistant- ANZSCO 423211
Nursing support worker- ANZSCO 423312
Personal care assistant- ANZSCO 423313
Therapy aide- ANZSCO 423314
Driller- ANZSCO 712211
Miner- ANZSCO 712212
Shot Firer- ANZSCO 712213
Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator- ANZSCO 721111
Backhoe Operator- ANZSCO 721212
Meat Boner and Slicer- ANZSCO 831211
Slaughterer- ANZSCO 831212
Fishing Hand- ANZSCO 899212

Agribusiness Occupations:

Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator- ANZSCO 721111
Agricultural Consultant- ANZSCO 234111
Agricultural Scientist- ANZSCO 234112
Agricultural Technician- ANZSCO 311111
Aquaculture Farmer- ANZSCO 121111
Beef Cattle Farmer- ANZSCO 121312
Dairy Cattle Farmer- ANZSCO 121313
Facilities Manager- ANZSCO 149913
Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers (nec) (Irrigationist)- ANZSCO 841999
Fishing Hand- ANZSCO 899212
Food Technologist- ANZSCO 234212
Forester- ANZSCO 234113
Forestry Worker- ANZSCO 841311
Fruit or Nut Grower- ANZSCO 121213
Grape Grower- ANZSCO 121215
Logging Assistant- ANZSCO 841312
Logging Plant Operator- ANZSCO 721112
Meat Boner and Slicer- ANZSCO 831211
Meat Inspector- ANZSCO 311312
Meat Process Worker- ANZSCO 831311
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer- ANZSCO 121411
Mixed Crop Farmer- ANZSCO 121216
Mixed Livestock Farmer- ANZSCO 121317
Nurseryperson- ANZSCO 362411
Pig Farmer- ANZSCO 121318
Poultry Farmer- ANZSCO 121321
Primary Products Inspectors nec- ANZSCO 311399
Production Horticulturalist- ANZSCO 070499
Production Manager (Forestry)- ANZSCO 133511
Saw Doctor- ANZSCO 323315
Sawmilling Operator- ANZSCO 711313
Senior Production Horticulturalist- ANZSCO 070499
Slaughterer- ANZSCO 831212
Tree Faller- ANZSCO 841313
Truck Driver (General)- ANZSCO 733111
Vegetable Grower- ANZSCO 121221

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The South Australian Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is a formal agreement between the Australian Government, represented by the Department of Home Affairs and the South Australian Government, Department for Innovation and Skills.

The South Australian Government has entered into two DAMAs:

Adelaide Technology and Innovation Advancement Agreement

This agreement focuses on Adelaide’s high-tech growth industries including defence, space, technology and advanced manufacturing industries. The Adelaide City Technology and Innovation Advancement Agreement is the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) covering metropolitan Adelaide.
South Australian Regional Workforce Agreement

This agreement focuses on the South Australia’s regional high growth industries including agribusiness, forestry, health and social services, tourism and hospitality, construction and mining. The South Australian Regional Workforce Agreement is the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) covering the entire state of South Australia.

The DAMAs enable South Australian employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers for positions they are unable to fill with local workers. Employers experiencing skills and labour shortages can apply for endorsement to enter into a DAMA labour agreement. This enables them to sponsor skilled and semi-skilled overseas workers with more flexible requirements than are available via the standard skilled visa programs.

Skilled & Business Migration undertakes the role of Designated Area Representative (DAR), which is responsible for endorsing employers seeking to access overseas workers through the Designated Area Migration Agreements.

The Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is an overarching five-year deed of agreement between the Commonwealth and the Designated Area Representative (DAR) which is the Department for Innovation and Skills, Skilled & Business Migration.

The DAR has established a range of endorsement requirements in consultation with the Department of Home Affairs, these requirements are designed to meet the objectives of the DAMA and are policy conditions that respond to the objectives of the agreements.

The Migration Regulations, as well as any additional requirements outlined in a DAMA labour agreement, determine the requirements to be met at nomination and visa stage.