Western Australia Kalgoorlie Goldfields DAMA Program has been updated. Summary of the changes is as follows:
- 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