Australian Immigration Daily News

Western Australia Kalgoorlie Goldfields DAMA Program has been updated. A summary of the changes is below:

• In the first year, around 72 occupations are eligible for sponsorship under the Goldfields DAMA. This year the Goldfields DAMA program will have around 125 occupations eligible for sponsorship. 
• In 2021, three additional Shires i.e. the Shires of Dundas, Esperance and Ravensthorpe joined the Goldfields DAMA program.
• An age limit of 49 years old (cannot have turned 50) for skill level 2 to 4 occupation applies at time of permanent residence nomination.
• An age limit of 54 years old (cannot have turned 55) for skill level 1 occupation at time of permanent residence nomination.

 TSMIT concession are available for the following occupations:

• Aged or Disabled Carer
• Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator
• Slaughterer
• Shearer
• Personal Care Assistant
• Nursing Support Worker
• Meat Boner and Slicer
• Family Day Care Educator
• Child Care Worker
• Beef Cattle Farmer

The Goldfields DAMA provides access to four occupations not included in the Australia and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupation (ANZSCO). These are:

• Sound and Light Technician
• Rope Access Technician
• Asphalt Technician
• Process Technician