South Australia DAMA Occupation List

South Australia has introduced it’s Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) list , called South Australia DAMA Occupation List, that includes all the occupations which are facing severe labor shortage in designated areas of South Australia.

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Introduction about South Australia DAMA

The SA DAMA is segregated into two individual agreements and each has its own List of Eligible Occupations and concessions.

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a) Adelaide Innovation and Technology Agreement

About 60 occupations are eligible under this agreement.
It is limited to Adelaide Metropolitan Region employers ( Greater Adelaide)
Age Concession is given to smooth a permanent residency pathway.
Available Occupations lead the pathway to permanent residency through the Employer Nomination Scheme Visa Subclass 186.

ANZSCO Code	Occupation	Concessions	Skills Assessment Authority
7	Unknown Category
70499	Digital Artist	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	VETASSESS
70499	Senior Digital Artist	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	VETASSESS
11	Chief Executives, General Managers & Legislators
111111	Chief Executive or Managing Director	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	AIM
111211	Corporate General Manager	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	AIM
13	Specialist Managers
132511	Research and Development Manager	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS
133111	Construction Project Manager	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS
133211	Engineering Manager	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	Engineers Australia / AIM
133311	Importer or Exporter	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	VETASSESS
133411	Manufacturer	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS
133512	Production Manager (Manufacturing)	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS
133611	Supply and Distribution Manager	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	AIM
133612	Procurement Manager	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	AIM
135111	Chief Information Officer	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	ACS
135112	ICT Project Manager	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	ACS
139913	Laboratory Manager	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS
139914	Quality Assurance Manager	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS
139999	Specialist Managers nec	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	VETASSESS
21	Arts & Media Professionals
212314	Film and Video Editor	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	VETASSESS
22	Business, Human Resource & Marketing Professionals
223311	Training and Development Professional	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	VETASSESS
224112	Mathematician	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS
23	Design, Engineering, Science & Transport Professionals
232214	Other Spatial Scientist	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS
232411	Graphic Designer	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	VETASSESS
232412	Illustrator	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	VETASSESS
232413	Multimedia Designer	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	VETASSESS
232414	Web Designer	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	VETASSESS
233311	Electrical Engineer	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	Engineers Australia
233411	Electronics Engineer	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	Engineers Australia
233511	Industrial Engineer	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	Engineers Australia
233512	Mechanical Engineer	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	Engineers Australia
233513	Production or Plant Engineer	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	Engineers Australia
233914	Engineering Technologist	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	Engineers Australia
233916	Naval Architect	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	Engineers Australia
234211	Chemist	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS
234313	Environmental Research Scientist	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS
234399	Environmental Scientists nec	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS
234412	Geophysicist	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS
234413	Hydrogeologist	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS
234511	Life Scientist (General)	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS
234513	Biochemist	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS
234514	Biotechnologist	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS
234515	Botanist	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS
234516	Marine Biologist	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS
234517	Microbiologist	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS
234518	Zoologist	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	VETASSESS
234599	Life Scientists nec	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS
234913	Meteorologist	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS
234914	Physicist (Medical Physicist Only)	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS/ACPSEM
234999	Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)	VETASSESS
26	ICT Professionals
261211	Multimedia Specialist	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	ACS
261212	Web Developer	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	ACS
32	Automotive & Engineering Trades Workers
322211	Sheetmetal Trades Worker	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	TRA
322311	Metal Fabricator	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	TRA
322312	Pressure Welder	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	TRA
322313	Welder (First Class)	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	TRA
323211	Fitter (General)	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	TRA
323212	Fitter and Turner	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	TRA
323213	Fitter-Welder	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	TRA
323214	Metal Machinist (First Class)	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	TRA
323299	Metal Fitters and Machinists nec	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	TRA
39	Other Technicians & Trades Workers
399916	Plastics Technician	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 50 years of age)	TRA

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b) South Australia Regional Workforce Agreement

Presently 114 occupations are eligible; 78 occupations belong to employers in the South Australia state and remaining, 36 occupations are eligible for employers in the postcode range 5110 to 5734 (non-metropolitan SA)
Only a few occupations lead to permanent residency via the Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186 visa.
Concessions differ depending on occupation and also, include Skills and experience; Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT); English; and age concessions to ease a permanent residency pathway.

ANZSCO Code	Occupation	Concessions	Skills Assessment Authority
7	Unknown Category
70499	Senior Production Horticulturist	English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
70499	Production Horticulturist	TSMIT Concession; English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
12	Farmers and Farm Managers
121111	Aquaculture Farmer	TSMIT Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
121213	Fruit or Nut Grower	TSMIT Concession; English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
121215	Grape Grower	TSMIT Concession; English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
121216	Mixed Crop Farmer	TSMIT Concession; English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
121221	Vegetable Grower	TSMIT Concession; English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
121312	Beef Cattle Farmer	TSMIT Concession; English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
121313	Dairy Cattle Farmer	TSMIT Concession; English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
121317	Mixed Livestock Farmer	TSMIT Concession; English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
121318	Pig Farmer	TSMIT Concession; English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
121321	Poultry Farmer	TSMIT Concession; English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
121411	Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer	TSMIT Concession; English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
13	Specialist Managers
133511	Production Manager (Forestry)	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
14	Hospitality, Retail & Service Managers
141111	Cafe or Restaurant Manager	TSMIT Concession; English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
141311	Hotel or Motel Manager	TSMIT Concession; English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
141999	Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec	TSMIT Concession; English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
149913	Facilities Manager	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
23	Design, Engineering, Science & Transport Professionals
234111	Agricultural Consultant		VETASSESS
234112	Agricultural Scientist		VETASSESS
234113	Forester		VETASSESS
234212	Food Technologist		VETASSESS
234915	Exercise Physiologist	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
24	Education Professionals
241511	Special Needs Teacher		AITSL
241512	Teacher of the Hearing Impaired		AITSL
241513	Teacher of the Sight Impaired		AITSL
241599	Special Education Teachers nec		AITSL
25	Health Professionals
251111	Dietitian	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	DAA
251214	Sonographer		ASMIRT
251411	Optometrist		OCANZ
251412	Orthoptist	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
251912	Orthotist or Prosthetist		AOPA
251999	Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
252111	Chiropractor		CCEA
252112	Osteopath		AOAC
252311	Dental Specialist	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	ADC
252312	Dentist	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	ADC
252411	Occupational Therapist		OTC
252511	Physiotherapist		APC
252611	Podiatrist		ANZPAC
252711	Audiologist		VETASSESS
252712	Speech Pathologist		SPA
27	Legal, Social & Welfare Professionals
272114	Rehabilitation Counsellor	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
272199	Counsellors nec	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
272311	Clinical Psychologist		APS
272312	Educational Psychologist		APS
272313	Organisational Psychologist		APS
272314	Psychotherapist	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
272399	Psychologists nec		APS
272412	Interpreter	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	NAATI
272511	Social Worker		AASW
272611	Community Arts Worker		VETASSESS
31	Engineering, ICT & Science Technicians
311111	Agricultural Technician	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
311312	Meat Inspector	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
311399	Primary Products Inspectors nec	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
32	Automotive & Engineering Trades Workers
321111	Automotive Electrician	English Concession	TRA
321211	Motor Mechanic (General)	English Concession	TRA
321212	Diesel Motor Mechanic	English Concession	TRA
321213	Motorcycle Mechanic	English Concession	TRA
323315	Saw Maker and Repairer	TSMIT Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
324111	Panelbeater	TSMIT Concession; English Concession	TRA
324212	Vehicle Trimmer	TSMIT Concession; English Concession	TRA
324311	Vehicle Painter	TSMIT Concession; English Concession	TRA
35	Food Trades Workers
351111	Baker	TSMIT Concession; English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	TRA
351112	Pastry Cook	TSMIT Concession; English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	TRA
351311	Chef	TSMIT Concession; English Concession	TRA
351411	Cook	TSMIT Concession; English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	TRA
36	Skilled Animal & Horticultural Workers
362411	Nurseryperson	TSMIT Concession; English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	TRA
41	Health & Welfare Support Workers
411311	Diversional Therapist	Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
411411	Enrolled Nurse	TSMIT Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	ANMAC
411711	Community Worker	TSMIT Concession	ACWA
411712	Disabilities Services Officer	TSMIT Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	ACWA
411713	Family Support Worker	TSMIT Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	ACWA
411715	Residential Care Officer	TSMIT Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
411716	Youth Worker	TSMIT Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	ACWA
42	Carers and Aides
423111	Aged or disabled carer	TSMIT Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
423211	Dental assistant	TSMIT Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
423312	Nursing support worker	TSMIT Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
423313	Personal care assistant	TSMIT Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
423314	Therapy aide	TSMIT Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
43	Hospitality Workers
431111	Bar Attendant	TSMIT Concession; English Concession	VETASSESS
431311	Gaming Worker	TSMIT Concession; English Concession	VETASSESS
431411	Hotel Service Manager	TSMIT Concession; English Concession	VETASSESS
431511	Waiter	TSMIT Concession; English Concession	VETASSESS
54	Inquiry Clerks and Receptionists
542113	Hotel or Motel Receptionist	TSMIT Concession; English Concession	VETASSESS
71	Machinery & Stationary Plant Operators
711313	Sawmilling Operator	TSMIT Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
711913	Sand Blaster	TSMIT Concession	VETASSESS
712111	Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator	TSMIT Concession	VETASSESS
712211	Driller	TSMIT Concession	VETASSESS
712212	Miner	TSMIT Concession	VETASSESS
712213	Shot Firer	TSMIT Concession	VETASSESS
72	Mobile Plant Operators
721111	Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator	TSMIT Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
721112	Logging Plant Operator	TSMIT Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
721211	Earthmoving Plant Operator (General)	TSMIT Concession	VETASSESS
721212	Backhoe Operator	TSMIT Concession	VETASSESS
721213	Bulldozer Operator	TSMIT Concession	VETASSESS
721214	Excavator Operator	TSMIT Concession	VETASSESS
721215	Grader Operator	TSMIT Concession	VETASSESS
721216	Loader Operator	TSMIT Concession	VETASSESS
73	Road and Rail Drivers
731213	Passenger Coach Driver	TSMIT Concession; English Concession	VETASSESS
733111	Truck Driver (General)	TSMIT Concession; English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
82	Construction and Mining Labourers
821711	Construction Rigger	TSMIT Concession	VETASSESS
821712	Scaffolder	TSMIT Concession	VETASSESS
821713	Steel Fixer	TSMIT Concession	VETASSESS
821714	Structural Steel Erector	TSMIT Concession	VETASSESS
83	Factory Process Workers
831211	Meat Boner and Slicer	TSMIT Concession; English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
831212	Slaughterer	TSMIT Concession; English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
831311	Meat Process Worker	TSMIT Concession; English Concession	VETASSESS
84	Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers
841311	Forestry Worker	TSMIT Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
841312	Logging Assistant	TSMIT Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
841313	Tree Faller	TSMIT Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
841999	Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers (nec) (Irrigationist)	TSMIT Concession	VETASSESS
89	Other Labourers
899212	Fishing Hand	TSMIT Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS
899411	Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General)	TSMIT Concession; English Concession; Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession	VETASSESS

DAMA is a pathway to permanent residency

The South Australia DAMA program provides a pathway to permanent residency through Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 for most of the occupations available in the SA DAMA list. Your occupation must be on the list at the time of applying for a permanent residency visa application. It is anticipated that candidates need to be the holder of the Subclass 482 visa for at least three years before applying for permanent residency status.

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