Great South Coast is a DAMA region in VIC. Employers in the region can sponsor workers for the occupations below. We record 113 occupations for this region from our verified master (the master lists 114 entries; the difference is alternate names sharing one ANZSCO code). Check the region’s official list for the definitive set. DAMA is employer-first: a job offer generally precedes assessment, and each occupation has its own qualification and experience requirement.
Membership in this list is from our verified master. We hold the specific requirement for 44 of these 113 occupations; for the other 69 the requirement is not held and is confirmed with a counsellor or the region’s official list. A blank is never an indication that no requirement applies.
| Occupation | Key requirement |
|---|---|
| Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec 141999 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Accountant (General) 221111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Accounts Clerk 551111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Aged or Disabled Carer 423111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Agricultural Technician 311111 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Agricultural and Agritech Technician 311112 | Have at least an AQF Diploma. |
| Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator 721111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber 334112 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Anaesthetist 253211 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Aquaculture Farmer 121111 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Aquaculture Supervisor HS900007 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Automotive Electrician 321111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Bar Attendant 431111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Beauty Therapist 451111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| Beef Cattle Farmer 121312 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Brewer HS900013 | Have at least an AQF Certificate III; or |
| Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer 121711 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree. |
| Butcher or Smallgoods Maker 351211 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Cafe Worker 431211 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Chef 351311 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Child Care Worker 421111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Civil Engineer 233211 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Clinical Psychologist 272311 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Commercial Cleaner 811211 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Conference and Event Organiser 149311 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Cook 351411 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Customer Service Manager 149212 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Dairy Cattle Farm Operator HS900027 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Dairy Products Maker 831114 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Database Administrator 262111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Dental Assistant 423211 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Dental Hygienist 411211 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Dental Technician 411213 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Dental Therapist 411214 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Dentist 252312 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Diesel Motor Mechanic 321212 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Dietitian 251111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher 241111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Earthmoving Plant Operator (General) 721211 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Electrician (General) 341111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Engineering Production Worker 712311 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Enrolled Nurse 411411 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Fitter and Turner 323212 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Food Technologist 234212 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| General Practitioner 253111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Hospitality Workers nec 431999 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec 149999 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Hotel Service Manager 431411 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Hotel or Motel Manager (Degree Level) 141311 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Housekeeping Supervisor HS900047 | Have at least an AQF Certificate III; or |
| Human Resource Manager 132311 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| ICT Managers nec 135199 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| ICT Project Manager 135112 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| ICT Support Technicians NEC 313199 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Industrial Spray Painter 711211 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Management Accountant 221112 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Meat Packer 832114 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Meat Process Worker 831311 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Meat and Bone Slicer 831211 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Metal Fabricator 322311 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Metallurgical or Materials Technician 312912 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Midwife 254111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Mobile Plant Operators nec 721999 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Motor Mechanic (General) 321211 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Interpreter / Automotive Parts Salesperson 621312 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Multimedia Specialist 261211 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Nurse Practitioner 254411 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Nursing Support Worker 423312 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Occupational Health and Safety Adviser 251312 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Occupational Therapist 252411 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Office Manager 512111 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Panelbeater 324111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Payroll Clerk 551311 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Personal Assistant 521111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Personal Care Assistant 423313 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Physiotherapist 252511 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Plumber (General) 334116 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Podiatrist 252611 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Product Grader 839312 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Production or Plant Engineer 233513 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Psychiatrist 253411 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Psychologists nec 272399 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Quality Assurance Manager 139916 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 254412 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) 254413 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) 254414 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 254415 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) 254416 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) 254417 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 254421 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Registered Nurse (Medical) 254418 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 254422 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) 254425 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 254423 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical) 254424 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Registered Nurses nec 254499 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Resident Medical Officer 253112 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Retail Supervisor 621511 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Sawmill or Timber Yard Worker 839412 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Seafood Process Worker 831313 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Secondary School Teacher 241411 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker HS900067 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Slaughterer 831212 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Social Worker 272511 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 253311 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist 252712 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Stonemason 331112 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Structural Engineer 233214 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Supply and Distribution Manager 133611 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Surgeon (General) 253511 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Truck Driver (General) 733111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Urban and Regional Planner 232611 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Waiter 431511 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
Under the recorded VETASSESS DAMA sequencing, an eligible employer and job offer in Great South Coast come first; the skills assessment against the occupation's requirement follows. Requirements shown are from the region's published list — they are not an eligibility decision.
Data: HigherStudy verified master, 2026-08-03 · official list: the Great South Coast DAMA designated area representative publishes the authoritative list.
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