Australia’s Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement

January 30, 2019

DAMA (DESIGNATED AREA MIGRATION AGREEMENT)

DAMA for Northern Territory

The new Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement (NT DAMA) lets the Northern Territory (NT) employers sponsor skilled and semi-skilled overseas workers for positions they are unable to fill with local workers. It is the second version of the NT DAMA and applies to the whole of the NT and is tailored to address current and emerging labor market shortages and local terms and cuonditions of employment.

NT DAMA utilizes the labor agreement stream of the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482), businesses enter into a labor agreement with the Australian Government and workers are then granted a subclass 482 visa.

Note: The NT DAMA is an employer-sponsored visa program and individual workers cannot apply for a visa independently.

The key elements of NT DAMA are:

  • pathways to permanent residency for NT DAMA visa holders (including transitional arrangements for existing visa holders)
  • a broad range of occupations that reflect NT skilled and semi-skilled shortages, with no caveats to apply
  • English language concessions for some occupations
  • salary concessions that reflect NT market rates, ensuring that worker terms and conditions of employment are not eroded, and NT businesses and consumers are not subjected to inflationary costs
  • a range of risk and integrity actions to ensure that the rights of both employees and employers are protected
  • a five-year agreement to reduce red tape.

Users of the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement

Businesses can access the NT DAMA if they are actively operating in the NT and:

  • are viable and have been operating for at least 12 months
  • have no history of not meeting its obligations to employees
  • are looking to employ overseas workers to fill full-time positions with duties that align with one of the occupations on the NT DAMA list
  • can demonstrate they cannot fill the position locally with Australian citizens or permanent residents
  • can provide terms and conditions of employment to overseas workers that are in accordance with those offered to Australian workers employed in the region.

Occupations included in the agreement

The table shows occupations that are eligible for sponsorship under the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement (NT DAMA).

It also shows the concessions that may be applied.

Your business can seek a Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) concession. However, there must be a strong business case provided to support a TSMIT concession.

Your business has to show that the salary offered to a prospective overseas worker is at least what an Australian citizen or permanent resident could expect doing the same job in the same location.

ANZSCO code
221111
OccupationAccountant - general
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available 
551111
OccupationAccounts clerk
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
423111
OccupationAged or disabled carer
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
721111
OccupationAgricultural and horticultural mobile plant operator
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
231111
OccupationAeroplane pilot^
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available 
342111
OccupationAirconditioning and refrigeration mechanic^
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
323111
OccupationAircraft maintenance engineer - avionics^
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available ✓
TSMIT concession may be available 
323112
OccupationAircraft maintenance engineer - mechanical^
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available ✓
TSMIT concession may be available 
121111
OccupationAquaculture farmer
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
362212
OccupationArborist
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
321111
OccupationAutomotive electrician
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
351111
OccupationBaker
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
070499#
OccupationBar attendant - supervisor^
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
431112
OccupationBarista
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
451111
OccupationBeauty therapist
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
121312
OccupationBeef cattle farmer
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
551211
OccupationBookkeeper
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
731211
OccupationBus driver^
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
351211
OccupationButcher or smallgoods maker
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
394111
OccupationCabinetmaker
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
342411
OccupationCabler - data and telecommunications
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
141111
OccupationCafé or restaurant manager
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available ✓
331212
OccupationCarpenter
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
351311
OccupationChef
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
111111
OccupationChief executive or managing director
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available 
421111
OccupationChildcare worker^
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
134111
OccupationChildcare centre manager^
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available 
312212
OccupationCivil engineering technician
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
411711
OccupationCommunity worker
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
149311
OccupationConference and event organiser
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available ✓
351411
OccupationCook
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
070499#
OccupationCook - specialist ethnic cuisine
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
149212
OccupationCustomer service manager
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available ✓
442213
OccupationCrowd controller^
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
899211
OccupationDeckhand^
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
423211
OccupationDental assistant
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
321212
OccupationDiesel motor mechanic
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
411712
OccupationDisabilities services officer
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
399911
OccupationDiver
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
241111
OccupationEarly childhood (pre-primary school) teacher^
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available 
721211
OccupationEarthmoving plant operator - general
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
311412
OccupationEarth science technician
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available ✓
TSMIT concession may be available 
342211
OccupationElectrical linesworker^
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
342314
OccupationElectronic instrument trades worker - general
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
721214
OccupationExcavator operator
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
149913
OccupationFacilities manager
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available 
421112
OccupationFamily day care worker^
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
411713
OccupationFamily support worker
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
323211
OccupationFitter - general
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
323212
OccupationFitter and turner
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
323213
OccupationFitter-welder
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
332111
OccupationFloor finisher
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
231113
OccupationFlying instructor^
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available 
721311
OccupationForklift driver
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
121213
OccupationFruit or nut grower
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
431311
OccupationGaming worker
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
142114
OccupationHair or beauty salon manager
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
391111
OccupationHairdresser
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
313111
OccupationHardware technician
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
141311
OccupationHotel or motel manager
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available✓ 
542113
OccupationHotel or motel receptionist
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
431411
OccupationHotel service manager
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
313112
OccupationICT customer support officer
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available ✓
TSMIT concession may be available 
313199
OccupationICT support technicians nec
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available ✓
TSMIT concession may be available 
272412
OccupationInterpreter^
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available 
362213
OccupationLandscape gardener
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
141411
OccupationLicensed club manager
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available✓ 
721912
OccupationLinemarker
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
221112
OccupationManagement accountant
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available 
225113
OccupationMarketing specialist
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
322311
OccupationMetal fabricator
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
121411
OccupationMixed crop and livestock farmer
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
121216
OccupationMixed crop farmer
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
121317
OccupationMixed livestock farmer
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
321211
OccupationMotor mechanic - general
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
899411
OccupationMotor vehicle parts and accessories fitter - general
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
621311
OccupationMotor vehicle or caravan salesperson
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
621312
OccupationMotor vehicle parts interpreter
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
321213
OccupationMotorcycle mechanic
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
423312
OccupationNursing support worker
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
512111
OccupationOffice manager
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available 
421114
OccupationOut of school hours care worker^
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
324111
OccupationPanelbeater
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
423313
OccupationPersonal care assistant
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
311215
OccupationPharmacy technician
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
334111
OccupationPlumber - general^
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
322312
OccupationPressure welder
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
511112
OccupationProgram or project administrator
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available 
612112
OccupationProperty manager
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available 
272612
OccupationRecreation officer
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available 
411715
OccupationResidential care worker
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
142111
OccupationRetail manager - general
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
621511
OccupationRetail supervisor
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
131112
OccupationSales and marketing manager
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available 
322211
OccupationSheetmetal trades worker
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
231212
OccupationShip’s engineer
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
231213
OccupationShip’s master^
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available 
321214
OccupationSmall engine mechanic
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
399516
OccupationSound technician
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
133611
OccupationSupply and distribution manager
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available✓ 
221113
OccupationTaxation accountant
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available 
342412
OccupationTelecommunications cable jointer
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
342413
OccupationTelecommunications linesworker
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
342414
OccupationTelecommunications technician
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
423314
OccupationTherapy aide
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
451412
OccupationTour guide
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
733111
OccupationTruck driver - general^
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
121221
OccupationVegetable grower
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
324311
OccupationVehicle painter
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
361311
OccupationVeterinary nurse
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available ✓
070499#
OccupationWaiter supervisor
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available
712921
OccupationWaste water or water plant operator
ANZSCO skill level4
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available 
313113
OccupationWeb administrator
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
232414
OccupationWeb designer
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available
322313
OccupationWelder - first class
ANZSCO skill level3
English concession may be available
TSMIT concession may be available 
272613
OccupationWelfare worker
ANZSCO skill level1
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available✓ 
411716
OccupationYouth worker
ANZSCO skill level2
English concession may be available 
TSMIT concession may be available

# occupations not listed in ANZSCO
^ applicants must meet occupational licensing or registration requirements.


Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold concessions

All workers employed under the DAMA must be employed under Australian employment conditions and receive no less than what an Australian would to undertake the same job in the same location.

Many employers sponsored visa programs, including the standard TSS program, have a minimum threshold that can be paid. The TSMIT which currently sits at $53,900 also applies.

The TSMIT concessions available for employers are:

Concession type 1 – up to a 10% concession to the TSMIT

Businesses must demonstrate the annual monetary earnings provided will be no less than 90% of the TSMIT, ie no less than $48,510.

Concession type 2 – up to a 10% concession to the TSMIT, and the inclusion of non-monetary earnings (other)

Businesses must demonstrate that the annual earnings provided will be no less than 90% of the TSMIT, ie no less than $48,510.

These annual earnings can be comprised of ‘non-monetary earnings (other)’ to the value of up to $4,851. Non-monetary earnings (other) refers to benefits other than food and board (eg, phone, vehicle, flights).

Concession type 3 – up to a 10% concession to the TSMIT less non-monetary earnings (food and board)

Businesses must demonstrate that the annual earnings provided will be no less than 90% of the TSMIT, ie no less than $48,510.

These annual earnings can be comprised of ‘non-monetary earnings (food and board)’. This refers to accommodation and meals benefits and cannot exceed published homestay accommodation rates for the NT. For more information on homestay rates go to the Northern Territory Government website.

Non-monetary earnings (other) refers to benefits other than food and board (eg, phone, vehicle, flights) and is capped at $4,851.

Concession type 4 – up to a 10% concession to the TSMIT less non-monetary earnings (all)

Businesses must demonstrate that the annual earnings provided will be no less than 90% of the TSMIT, ie no less than $48,510.

These annual earnings can be comprised of ‘non-monetary earnings (food and board)’ and ‘non-monetary earnings (other)’. Non-monetary earnings (food and board) refers to accommodation and meals benefits and cannot exceed published homestay accommodation rates for the NT.

Important:

Employers that seek concessions based on non-monetary benefits provided to overseas workers must ensure the:

  • benefits support the living costs of the overseas worker, and
  • overseas worker would have incurred that cost had it not been provided by the approved sponsor, and
  • benefits are quantifiable, and
  • benefits are consistent with terms and conditions provided to existing Australians employed in a similar position, and
  • benefits are guaranteed in the employment contract, and
  • benefits exclude contingent payments such as overtime (other than guaranteed overtime), bonuses and commissions.

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