Update on South Australia DAMA’s

Yankalilla SA, Australia

The Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) in South Australia – SA Regional DAMA and Adelaide City DAMA – have undergone updates and expansions. The SA Regional DAMA now includes 128 additional occupations in various sectors such as construction and trades, agribusiness, ICT, health, education, and renewable energy.

Both DAMAs have been extended until 30 June 2025, with the SA Regional DAMA now offering a higher annual nomination ceiling, increasing from 750 to 2000 nomination places per year.

Furthermore, the pathway to permanent residency remains available for all visa holders under both DAMAs.

South Australia has also maintained certain concessions, including the age concession up to 55 years, a 10% reduction to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT), as well as concessions for English language proficiency and work experience.

It is important to note that the occupations of Grape Grower (121215), Actors, Dancers, and other Entertainers (211999), and Dancer or Choreographer (211112) have been removed from the DAMAs.

Check the full list of eligible occupation on the South Australia website.

What is a Designated Area Migration Agreement?

Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) enables some Australian regions to establish their own conditions for skilled migration. These agreements are customised to cater to the distinctive economic and demographic requirements of specific areas, which may not necessarily align with the broader national immigration policies.

Regions that are part of the DAMA can sponsor skilled workers for positions that are locally in demand, which may not be covered by the general skilled migration program. This can encompass occupations that are crucial for regional growth but do not meet the

South Australian DAMA’s include agribusiness occupations.

criteria of other visa schemes.

Typically, DAMAs are created by negotiations between the Australian Government, state or territory authorities, and local stakeholders such as councils, industry associations, and employers. The terms of each DAMA may differ depending on the specific needs and circumstances of each participating region.

Essentially, DAMAs are designed to bolster regional economic development, address skilled labour shortages, and promote population growth in designated areas of Australia. They offer a pathway for skilled migrants to contribute to the advancement of regional communities while also pursuing their own professional goals.

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We are working with a large dairy farming business who need a range of skilled workers. They are currently operating in Scott River, Warnerglen and Dardanup.

Dairy Farms in WA

This business operates 5 dairy farms, milking approximately 3200 cows producing 20,000,000 litres of milk. They run approximately 5500 head of stock across the farms both owned and leased land.

Scott River

• Hornes: 60 stand rotary milking 1000 cows, calving Aug – Oct; 6 pivot irrigators
• Sharefarm: 50 Stand rotary dairy milking 500 cows; Calving March – May

Warnerglen

• Campbells: 60 stand rotary milking 1000 cows, calving March – May, Dec-Feb, 2 pivot irrigators
• Cordi dairy: milking 200 cows, 18-a-side herringbone, with 1 centre pivot

Dardanup

• 50 stand rotary, milking 400 cows, 4 centre pivot irrigators.

The farms calve seasonally in spring or autumn, which makes for a very intense 3-4 months. The farms also raise their own replacement heifers. They also do artificial insemination over their heifers and dairy herd.  Much of the farm pastures are irrigated by centre pivots during the summer.

About the jobs

We are looking for suitably experienced enthusiastic dairy staff on all levels. This includes management, senior dairy staff, farm hands/milking and calf raising. The farms and staff are all very animal focussed. These farms are supported by maintenance staff and contractors, with regular input from farm consultants.

Employer sponsorship is available under the Dairy Labour Agreement. If you’re a dairy farmer and need a visa to live and work in Australia, this is an excellent opportunity.

Visas for dairy farmers

Under the Dairy Industry Labour Agreement, this farm can sponsor skilled overseas workers in the occupations of ‘Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker‘ and ‘Dairy Cattle Farm Operator’.

You can sponsor the worker for 1-4 years on a temporary basis and/or for permanent residency. The visa will take around 3-6 months to process. By accepting this job, you will have the support of a Visa Go Australia Migration Agent.

Sponsorship is available under the following visas:

• Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
• Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) after a 3 year transition period
• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)

If you’re interested in applying for this job and a visa for Australia, send your resume to Kimberley – kimberley@visagoaustralia.com. Alternatively, you can learn more about the job by clicking the button below.

We look forward to helping you move to Australia!

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Hiring international workers for dairy farms in Australia

Do you need skilled employees for your dairy business?

Open your farm to international talent with Australia’s Dairy Labour Agreement.

The Dairy Industry Labour Agreement lets you sponsor skilled overseas workers in the occupations of ‘Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker‘ and ‘Dairy Cattle Farm Operator’.

Learn more on our dedicated webpage or attend a free webinar this October!

Free webinar to learn about hiring international dairy farmers

Join Dairy SA and Visa Go Australia to learn about visa options and regulations for hiring skilled international workers for dairy farm businesses.

Register for free here: “Employing people from overseas’’ Webinar | Dairy Australia

This breakfast session will include professional visa advice from Migration Agent Darren Chatt,

The webinar will cover:

• The Dairy Industry Labour Agreement
• Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
• Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) after a 3-year transition period
• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)

Darren has successfully supported and worked closely with over 10 dairy farmers in Australia. This included finding overseas talent and processing their visas.

The process of hiring overseas workers can be time consuming and costly, so it’s important to understand what’s involved.

Take this opportunity to learn the latest on recruiting dairy farmers into Australia.

For further information contact Alberta on 0493134251 or email: alberta@dairysa.com.au

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