⇒ How to Apply
The following diagram is a summary of the steps involved in the Goldfields DAMA process.
Step 1
DAR Endorsement
Apply to the Goldfields DAMA Designated Area Representative (DAR) for endorsement. Complete request for endorsement Form and submit with the required supporting documentation listed in the checklist.
If applicable, you may want to notify the prospective nominee(s) to start the following processes:
- English Skills assessments;
- Health assessments;
- Skills Assessment via the relevant assessing body; and
- Organise character documents. (Read page 4-5 of the Sponsor's guide for more information)
If your business is eligible to access the Goldfields DAMA, a letter of endorsement and copies of the supporting documents will be sent to the Australian Government and your business by the Goldfields DAR.
The Goldfields DAR will send you an ImmiAccount guide which includes a WA Goldfields DAMA Labour Agreement number for your specific DAMA Labour Agreement application with the Department of Home Affairs.
Employers are encouraged to provide the prospective nominee with settlement information:
- prior to you engaging them, or
- if they are already working for you, prior to them lodging their visa application, unless they have been living and working in the Goldfields for at least 12 months prior to them lodging their visa application.
Step 2
DAMA Labour Agreement Request
Lodge your labour agreement request online using the Labour Agreement Request form in ImmiAccount.
Step 3
Nomination Application
Your business submits a nomination application to the Australian Government for every overseas worker you want to employ under the Goldfields DAMA using your ImmiAccount.
Step 4
Visa Application
Your overseas worker can then apply for their relevant visa.
Fees and Charges
Although there is no charge for the labour agreement stream (Australian Government), there are fees and charges which change over time for the following:
For information on the fees and charges for visas, always visit the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs website for the latest update.
Subsequent Year Endorsement Process (Deed of Variation)
Endorsement to access the Goldfields Designated Area Migration Agreement (Goldfields DAMA) is for up to five years, however initial allocation of occupation types and number of vacancies are for the first year only. Businesses seeking to access new overseas workers will need to apply to the Goldfields Designated Representative for endorsement each subsequent year.
Most applications in subsequent years are for additional numbers of the same endorsed occupation type(s), however additional occupations included in the agreement can be applied for.
Documents to vary nominations and concessions.
Documents
Link
Home Affairs - Labour Market Testing
TSMIT Guide for Goldfields DAMA
Sponsor's Request for Endorsement
Sponsor's Request for Deed of Variation