For some occupations, a more flexible approach to the skills and experience requirements for applicants have been negotiated under the terms of the South-West DAMA.
For information relating to the skills and requirements for the non-ANZSCO occupations, please click here: Schedule 4: Occupations not in ANZSCO
For details on the skills and work experience requirements for occupations under the South-West DAMA, please click here: Schedule 5: Qualifications and Experience
Please note: skills assessment for DAMA purposes may differ from skills assessment requirements under the general migration system.
For some occupations, a reduction in the current Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) may apply. Where a business case can be made for the reduction, there are two concession types available:
- Type 1: Reduced TSMIT - at least 90% of the current TSMIT
- Type 2: At least reduced TSMIT and included non-monetary earnings (such as food and board) equal to no more than 10% of TSMIT
For the detailed requirements, see Schedule 6: Concession to TSMIT
For more details on salary requirements, see the Department of Home Affairs: Market Salary and TSMIT
For some occupations, a concession to the minimum standard English requirements may apply. This is reflected in the South-West Occupation List table above.
For the Occupations that are available for a concession to the English language requirements, the following concessions apply:
- SID (482), SESR (494): an average score of IELTS 5.0 with no minimum component score (unless registration or licensing requires a higher level of English).
- ENS (186): The minimum standard English language requirements applicable to the ENS non-labour agreement visa streams under the Migration Regulations apply.
For the detailed requirements, see Schedule 7: English language concession
For more details on English language requirements, see the Department of Home Affairs: Meeting our Requirements - English
As of August 2024, all applicants may be eligible for permanent residency through 186 (ENS) after two years holding a subclass 482 visa issued under the South-West DAMA.
Holders of the subclass 494 visa can apply for permanent residency independently through the 191 visa after 3 years.
For the detailed requirements, see Schedule 8: Permanent Residence Pathway