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Victoria DAMA – Skilled Migration Pathway
The Victoria Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) offers a specialised migration pathway that enables regional employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers for roles that cannot be filled through the local labour market. This initiative strengthens regional Victoria’s economic growth while supporting industries facing ongoing labour shortages.
The Victorian DAMA framework currently applies to two designated regions:
Goulburn Valley DAMA
Great South Coast DAMA
Each region has tailored migration settings designed to meet its unique workforce requirements.
Key Features of the Victoria DAMA
1. Expanded Access to Occupations
Employers participating in the Victoria DAMA can access a broader range of occupations—including roles that do not appear on the standard skilled occupation lists. This allows regional employers to target workers with skills that reflect local labour demands.
2. Valuable Concessions for Employers and Workers
The Victorian DAMA offers several concessions designed to make the migration process more flexible and inclusive. These concessions may apply to:
English language requirements
Age limits
Work experience thresholds
Such allowances help businesses access suitable talent for roles that are difficult to fill locally.
3. Targeted Support for Regional Development
The DAMA is specifically structured to address workforce gaps in regional Victoria by supporting priority sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, hospitality, construction, and manufacturing.
4. Joint Administration with Regional Authorities
The program is jointly managed by designated regional authorities in partnership with the Australian Government, ensuring that migration settings remain aligned with evolving local workforce needs.
Occupation List for Victoria DAMAs
The Victoria DAMA includes a diverse range of occupations across high-demand industries. These lists are regularly updated to reflect regional labour shortages.
For the full up-to-date occupation lists for both Goulburn Valley and Great South Coast, refer to the official Victoria DAMA occupation listings.
FAQs – Victoria DAMA
The Victoria DAMA allows regional businesses to sponsor skilled overseas workers for occupations facing local shortages, helping support long-term workforce and economic development.
Depending on the occupation, concessions may include reduced English requirements, extended age limits, and adjusted work experience thresholds.
Skilled overseas workers with a valid job offer from an endorsed employer in a designated Victorian DAMA region may apply.
Employers must apply to the relevant Designated Area Representative (DAR) and demonstrate genuine efforts to hire Australian workers before seeking overseas labour.
Each DAMA region maintains its own occupation list, which can be accessed through official Goulburn Valley and Great South Coast DAMA portals.
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