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DAMA Western Australia
The Pilbara Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is a targeted migration arrangement designed to tackle ongoing workforce shortages across the Pilbara region in Western Australia. This agreement allows employers to access a more flexible sponsorship framework than what is available through standard skilled visa programs, enabling them to recruit skilled and semi-skilled overseas workers for hard-to-fill roles.
Key Features of the Pilbara DAMA
Tailored Labour Agreements
A core benefit of the Pilbara DAMA is the ability for employers to enter into labour agreements that reflect their operational requirements. These agreements can be expanded over time—allowing businesses to add new occupations, adjust nomination numbers, and support workforce growth in the region.
Multiple Visa Pathways
Employers using the Pilbara DAMA can nominate overseas workers across several visa subclasses, including:
Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage)
Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme)
Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional – Provisional)
Many of these pathways offer progression toward Subclass 191 Permanent Residency, providing long-term settlement opportunities for skilled migrants.
Permanent Residency Access
All 66 occupations listed under the Pilbara DAMA occupation framework provide a pathway to permanent residency. This makes the Pilbara DAMA an attractive long-term option for overseas workers aiming to build their future in regional Western Australia.
Concessions Available
Employers and applicants benefit from a range of concessions that simplify the sponsorship process, including:
Adjusted English language requirements
Age concessions
TSMIT (Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold) concessions
These flexibilities make the DAMA pathway more accessible and responsive to industry needs.
No Pre-Identification of Workers Required
Under the Pilbara DAMA, employers are not required to nominate or identify a specific worker before gaining endorsement. Businesses can sponsor existing staff or recruit new international workers once their labour agreement is approved.
Occupations and Concessions Overview
The Pilbara DAMA offers a tailored migration route that supports the region’s economic priorities by enabling access to specialised workers.
The Pilbara DAMA Occupation List outlines:
Eligible occupations
Applicable concessions
Associated visa pathways
This list is updated periodically to ensure alignment with industry demands across mining, resources, logistics, construction, and other key sectors.
Employers and skilled migrants are encouraged to consult the official occupation list for detailed eligibility and concession information.
Start Your Pilbara DAMA Migration Pathway
If you are a skilled professional exploring opportunities in regional WA—or an employer seeking solutions to ongoing workforce shortages—Go Global Immigration provides full support throughout the Pilbara DAMA process.
Our consultants guide you through eligibility checks, occupation selection, labour agreement steps, and visa lodgements.
Begin your Pilbara DAMA journey with experienced migration experts.
FAQs – Pilbara DAMA
It is a regional migration agreement that allows employers in the Pilbara region to sponsor skilled and semi-skilled overseas workers for roles facing long-term shortages.
The program supports visas such as Subclass 482, Subclass 186, and Subclass 494, with PR pathways through Subclass 191.
Yes. All 66 occupations included in the Pilbara DAMA provide pathways to permanent residency.
Concessions may include lower English scores, age flexibility, and salary (TSMIT) concessions, depending on the occupation.
No. Employers can obtain a labour agreement first and then nominate either existing employees or new overseas candidates.
The official Pilbara DAMA Occupation List includes all eligible roles and concessions. Reviewing it is essential for both employers and applicants.
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