Pilbara is a DAMA region in WA. Employers in the region can sponsor workers for the occupations below. We record 145 occupations for this region from our verified master (the master lists 146 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 69 of these 145 occupations; for the other 76 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 and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker 411511 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| 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 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 |
| Aircraft Baggage Handler and Airline Ground Crew 721911 | 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 |
| Arborist 362511 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Artistic Director 212111 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Autoglazier 899412 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Backhoe Operator 721212 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Baker 351111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Bar Attendant Supervisor HS900010 | Have at least a relevant AQF Certificate II; or |
| Beauty Therapist 451111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| Beef Cattle Farm Worker 842311 | Have at least a relevant AQF Certificate II; or |
| Beef Cattle Farmer 121312 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer 121711 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Bus Driver 731211 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Business Machine Mechanic 342311 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Butcher or Smallgoods Maker 351211 | 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 |
| Car Detailer 811111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Carpenter and Joiner 331211 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Carpet Cleaner 811611 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Chef 351311 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Chemical Plant Operator 399211 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Chemistry Technician 311411 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Chief Executive or Managing Director 111111 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Community Arts Worker 272611 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Community Worker 411711 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Concreter 821211 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Conference and Event Organiser 149311 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Contract Administrator 511111 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Cook 351411 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Corporate General Manager 111211 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator 712111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Crop Farm Workers nec 842299 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Crowd Controller 442213 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Dental Assistant 423211 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Dentist 252312 | 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 |
| Domestic Cleaner 811311 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Earth Science Technician 311412 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Earthmoving Plant Operator (General) 721211 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Electrical Engineer 233311 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 312311 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Electrical or Telecommunications Trades Assistant 899914 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Electrician (General) 341111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Excavator Operator 721214 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Facilities Manager 149913 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Family Support Worker 411713 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Fitter (General) 323211 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Fruit Farm Worker 842212 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Fruit Picker 842213 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Gardener (General) 362611 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Gasfitter 334114 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| General Practitioner 253111 | 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 |
| Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist 363114 | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec 149999 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Hotel or Motel Manager (Degree Level) 141311 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Human Resource Adviser 223111 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| ICT Project Manager 135112 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| ICT Support Engineer 263212 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Importer or Exporter 133311 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Landscape Gardener 362711 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Livestock Farmers nec 121399 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Loader Operator 721216 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Mechanical Engineer 233512 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Metal Fabricator 322311 | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| Metal Machinist (First Class) 323214 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Midwife 254111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Mixed Cattle and Sheep Farmer 121323 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Mixed Production Farmers nec 121799 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; 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 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General) 899411 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Nurse Educator 254211 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Nurse Manager 254311 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Nut Farm Worker 842216 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; 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 |
| Optometrist 251411 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Out of School Hours Care Worker 421114 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Panelbeater 324111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Parole or Probation Officer 411714 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner HS900057 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Primary School Teacher 241213 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Program or Project Administrator 511112 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Property Manager 612112 | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| Receptionist (General) 542111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| 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 (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 (Perioperative) 254423 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Road Traffic Controller 899923 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Rubber Production Machine Operator (Belt Splicer) 711516 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Sales Representative (Industrial Products) 225411 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Sales and Marketing Manager 131112 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Sand Blaster 711913 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Scaffolder 821712 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| 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 |
| Security Officers and Guards 442299 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Senior Aquaculture, Crop and Forestry Workers nec 363199 | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| Senior Beef Cattle Station Worker 363211 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker 363115 | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| Sheetmetal Trades Worker 322211 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Signwriter 399611 | 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 |
| Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist 252712 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Steel Fixer 821713 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Structural Engineer 233214 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Technical Sales Representatives nec 225499 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Transport Engineer 233215 | 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 |
| Tyre Fitter 899415 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Vegetable Farm Worker 842218 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Vegetable Picker 842221 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Vehicle Painter 324311 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher 242211 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Waiter 431511 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Waste Water or Water Plant Operator 712921 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Wholesaler 133312 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Window Cleaner 811612 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| 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 Pilbara 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 Pilbara DAMA designated area representative publishes the authoritative list.
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