Kimberley is a DAMA region in WA. Employers in the region can sponsor workers for the occupations below. We record 191 occupations for this region from our verified master (the master lists 192 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 114 of these 191 occupations; for the other 77 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 |
|---|---|
| Aboriginal Education Worker (or Coordinator) 422111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker 411511 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| 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 |
| Aeroplane Pilot 231111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Aged or Disabled Carer 423111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator 721111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic 342111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Air Transport Professionals nec 231199 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Aircraft Baggage Handler and Airline Ground Crew 721911 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) 323111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 323112 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) 323113 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitor 442211 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Animal Husbandry Technician 311113 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Apiarist 121311 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Aquaculture Farmer 121111 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Aquaculture Worker 842111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician 311114 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Arborist 362511 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Autoglazier 899412 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Automotive Electrician 321111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Baker 351111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Bar Attendant 431111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Bar Manager HS900011 | Have at least a relevant AQF Diploma; or |
| Bar Supervisor HS900012 | Have at least a relevant AQF Certificate II; or |
| Barista 431112 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Beauty Therapist 451111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| Beef Cattle Farm Worker 842311 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Beef Cattle Farmer 121312 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Bookkeeper 551211 | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| Brewery Worker 831112 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer 121711 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Builder's Labourer 821111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Building Associate 312112 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Building Inspector 312113 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Bus Driver 731211 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Butcher or Smallgoods Maker 351211 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Cabinet Maker 394112 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Cafe or Restaurant Manager 141111 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Cafe or Restaurant Supervisor HS900016 | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| Carpenter 331212 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Carpenter and Joiner 331211 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Chef 351311 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Child Care Centre Manager 134111 | 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 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers nec 599999 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| 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 |
| Commercial Cleaner Supervisor HS900024 | Have at least a relevant AQF Certificate II; or |
| Commercial Housekeeper 811411 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Commercial Housekeeper Supervisor HS900025 | Have at least a relevant AQF Certificate II; or |
| Community Worker 411711 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Conference and Event Organiser 149311 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Construction Project Manager 133111 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Content Creator (Marketing) 225114 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Cook 351411 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Cotton Farm Worker 842211 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Cotton Grower 121511 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Crop Farm Workers nec 842299 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Crowd Controller 442213 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Customer Service Manager 149212 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Deck Hand 899211 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Delivery Driver 732111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Dental Assistant 423211 | 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 |
| Disabilities Services Officer 411712 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Diver 399911 | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| Dressmaker or Tailor 393213 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Dry Cleaner 811512 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| 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 |
| Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) 342314 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Enrolled Nurse 411411 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Environmental Health Officer 251311 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Excavator Operator 721214 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Exercise Physiologist 234915 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Facilities Manager 149913 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Fencer 821311 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Fibrous Plasterer 333211 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Fire Protection Equipment Technician 399918 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Fitter-Welder 323213 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Food Trades Assistant nec 851299 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Forklift Driver 721311 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Garden Labourer 843211 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Gardener (General) 362611 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| General Clerk 531111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| General Practitioner 253111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Glazier 333111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Grain, Oilseed, Pulse and Pasture Farm Worker 842214 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Hairdresser 391111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Handyperson 899311 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Health Promotion Officer 251911 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Helicopter Pilot 231114 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Home Improvement Installer 821412 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist 363114 | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| 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 |
| Hotel or Motel Receptionist 542113 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| ICT Support Technicians NEC 313199 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Kitchenhand 851311 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Landscape Gardener 362711 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Laundry Worker (General) 811511 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Liaison Officer 224912 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Lifeguard 452414 | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| Loader Operator 721216 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Machine Operator 711999 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Maintenance Planner 312911 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Massage Therapist 411611 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Mechanical Engineer 233512 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson 312511 | 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 |
| Metal Fitter and Machinists NEC 323299 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Metal Machinist (First Class) 323214 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Mixed Production Farm Workers nec 842499 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Mixed Production Farmers nec 121799 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| 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 and Accessories Fitter (General) 899411 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Motorcycle Mechanic 321213 | 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 |
| Nurseryperson 362411 | 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 |
| Nutritionist 251112 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| 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 |
| Operations and Client Experience Officer (Aviation) HS900056 | Have at least a relevant AQF Certificate II; or |
| Panelbeater 324111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Passenger Coach Driver 731213 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Pastrycook 351112 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Pest Control Technician 843411 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Pharmacy Sales Assistant 621411 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| 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 |
| Practice Managers nec 512299 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Preschool Aide 422115 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Primary School Teacher 241213 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Property Manager 612112 | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| Public Relations Professional 225311 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Receptionist (General) 542111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Recycling or Rubbish Collector 899611 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health) 254414 | 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 Nurses nec 254499 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Rental Salesperson 621912 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Resident Medical Officer 253112 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Retail Manager (General) 142111 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Retail Pharmacist 251513 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Retail Supervisor 621511 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Sales Assistant (General) 621111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Sales Representative nec 611399 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Sales and Marketing Manager 131112 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Secondary School Teacher 241411 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Security Officer 442217 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Senior Aquaculture, Crop and Forestry Workers nec 363199 | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| Senior Beef Cattle Station Worker 363211 | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| Senior Broadacre Crop Farm Worker 363116 | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| Sewing Machinists 711611 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Ship's Engineer 231212 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Ship's Master 231213 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Small Engine Mechanic 321214 | 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 |
| Stationary Plant Operators nec 712999 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Storeperson 741111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| 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 |
| Surveyor 232212 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Taxation Accountant 221113 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Taxi Driver 731112 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Teachers' Aide 422116 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Therapy Aide 423314 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Tour Guide 451412 | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| Truck Driver (General) 733111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Tyre Fitter 899415 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Veterinarian 234711 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Veterinary Nurse 361311 | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher 242211 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Waiter 431511 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Waiter Supervisor HS900077 | Have at least a relevant AQF Certificate II; or |
| Wall and Floor Tiler 333411 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Welder (First Class) 322313 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Youth Worker 411716 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
Under the recorded VETASSESS DAMA sequencing, an eligible employer and job offer in Kimberley 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 Kimberley DAMA designated area representative publishes the authoritative list.
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