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Goulburn Valley DAMA
The Goulburn Valley Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is a region-specific skilled migration framework designed to support employers across the Goulburn Valley in addressing ongoing labour shortages.
Through this agreement, local businesses can sponsor qualified and semi-qualified overseas workers for positions that cannot be filled through the local Australian workforce.
Key Features of the Goulburn Valley DAMA
Industry Coverage Across Vital Sectors
The agreement supports a broad range of occupations in agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, healthcare, community services, and aged care—industries that play a crucial role in the economic stability of the Goulburn Valley region.Flexible Concessions
Employers and workers may benefit from concessions relating to:English language proficiency
Age requirements
Work experience thresholds
These allowances help businesses secure workers with the skills required to meet ongoing operational demands.
Focused on Regional Growth
The DAMA is shaped to support long-term workforce stability, ensuring that regional Victoria continues to grow sustainably.Administered by the Local Regional Authority
The program is overseen by the Greater Shepparton City Council, which acts as the Designated Area Representative (DAR) responsible for employer endorsement and oversight.
Occupation List for the Goulburn Valley DAMA
The Goulburn Valley DAMA includes a wide selection of skilled and semi-skilled occupations aligned with the region’s labour needs.
To access the complete and most up-to-date occupation list, refer to the official Goulburn Valley DAMA occupation resource.
FAQs – Victoria DAMA
It is a regional migration agreement that allows employers in the Goulburn Valley region to sponsor skilled and semi-skilled overseas workers for roles with local labour shortages.
The DAMA supports occupations across agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, healthcare, community services, and aged care.
Eligible occupations may receive concessions on English requirements, age limits, and work experience.
The program is administered by the Greater Shepparton City Council as the Designated Area Representative (DAR).
The complete occupation list is available through the official Goulburn Valley DAMA resource portal.