South West is a DAMA region in WA. Employers in the region can sponsor workers for the occupations below. We record 126 occupations for this region from our verified master (the master lists 127 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 62 of these 126 occupations; for the other 64 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 |
| 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 |
| Aircraft Baggage Handler and Airline Ground Crew 721911 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Anaesthetic Technician 311211 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Aquaculture Farmer 121111 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Aquaculture Worker 842111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Architect 232111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Autoglazier 899412 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Barista 431112 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Beef Cattle Farm Worker 842311 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Building Inspector 312113 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Cafe or Restaurant Manager 141111 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; 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 |
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson 312211 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Civil Engineering Technician 312212 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Clinical Psychologist 272311 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Commercial Housekeeper 811411 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; 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 |
| Construction Project Manager 133111 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Cook 351411 | 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 |
| Dairy Cattle Farm Worker 842313 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Dairy Products Maker 831114 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| 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 |
| Driller 712211 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; 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 |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist 253912 | 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 |
| Family Support Worker 411713 | 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 |
| Gas or Petroleum Operator 399212 | 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 |
| Glazier 333111 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| 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 |
| Hospital Pharmacist 251511 | 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 Certificate IV; or |
| Hotel or Motel Manager (Degree Level) 141311 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| ICT Project Manager 135112 | 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 |
| Information Officer 541211 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Landscape Gardener 362711 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Loader Operator 721216 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Logging Plant Operator 721112 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Maintenance Planner 312911 | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 251211 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Medical Practitioners nec 253999 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Mushroom Picker 842215 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| 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 |
| Nut Farm Worker 842216 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Occupational Therapist 252411 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Outdoor Adventure Instructor 452215 | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| Panelbeater 324111 | 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 |
| Paving and Surface Labourer 821511 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Physiotherapist 252511 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Pressure Welder 322312 | 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 |
| Receptionist (General) 542111 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| 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 |
| Residential Care Officer 411715 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Retail Supervisor 621511 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| Rubber Production Machine Operator (Belt Splicer) 711516 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Safety Inspector 312611 | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| Sand Blaster 711913 | 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 |
| Signwriter 399611 | 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 |
| Sonographer 251214 | 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 Steel Erector 821714 | Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or |
| 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 |
| Urban and Regional Planner 232611 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
| Vegetable Farm Worker 842218 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Vegetable Picker 842221 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; or |
| Vineyard Supervisor 363117 | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| Vineyard Worker 842222 | Have at least an AQF Certificate I; 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 |
| Welfare Worker 272613 | Requirement not held — confirm with a counsellor or the region’s official list |
| Wine Maker 234213 | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; 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 South West 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 South West DAMA designated area representative publishes the authoritative list.
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