DAMA for Employers: Regions, Representatives and Candidates
A Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) lets employers in a defined region sponsor overseas workers under a labour agreement, with the occupations and concessions set in that region's deed. There are 12 agreements. This page shows, for each one, the area it covers, who endorses employers there, and how many candidates on SponsorTalent live in or want to work in that area.
The 12 DAMA regions and our candidates in each
Agreement details were checked 2026-09-05. Candidate counts are live: profiles whose current or preferred location names a town or area the agreement covers. In total, 183 candidate profiles name a DAMA area.
| Agreement and area | Endorses employers | Candidates in or wanting the area | In Australia now | Most-listed occupations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Territory DAMA The whole of the Northern Territory | NT Government (MigrationNT) | 50 | 14 | Truck Driver (5), Chef (4), Early Childhood Teacher (3) |
| Far North Queensland DAMA Cairns and Far North Queensland | Cairns Chamber of Commerce | 15 | 6 | — |
| Townsville / North Queensland DAMA Townsville and North Queensland | Townsville Enterprise Limited | 11 | 5 | — |
| Orana DAMA (NSW) The Orana region around Dubbo, central-west NSW | Regional Development Australia — Orana | 7 | 4 | — |
| Goulburn Valley DAMA (VIC) The Goulburn Valley around Shepparton | Goulburn Valley designated area representative (regional partnership) | 6 | 5 | Early Childhood Teacher (3) |
| Great South Coast DAMA (VIC) Warrnambool and Victoria's Great South Coast | Warrnambool City Council (lead council) | 3 | 0 | — |
| Adelaide City Technology & Innovation Agreement Greater Adelaide (tech/innovation employers) | South Australian Government (Skilled & Business Migration) | 94 | 44 | Truck Driver (8), Chef (6), Aged Care Worker (5) |
| South Australia Regional Workforce Agreement Regional South Australia | South Australian Government (Skilled & Business Migration) | 10 | 6 | Chef (2) |
| Pilbara DAMA (WA) The Pilbara — Karratha, Port Hedland and surrounds | RDA Pilbara | 11 | 0 | Truck Driver (2) |
| Goldfields DAMA (WA) Kalgoorlie and the Goldfields | City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder | 6 | 1 | — |
| South West DAMA (WA) Bunbury, Busselton and WA's South West | Shire of Dardanup (lead) | Fewer than 3 | — | — |
| East Kimberley DAMA (WA) Kununurra and the East Kimberley | East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce & Industry | Fewer than 3 | — | — |
Candidate pools for roles regional employers often fill
Australia-wide counts of listed candidates. Many are open to relocating; each profile says where they want to work.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can use a DAMA?
An employer operating in the area a DAMA covers. The employer asks the Designated Area Representative (DAR) for endorsement, then requests a labour agreement with the Commonwealth, then nominates workers under it. Workers cannot apply for a DAMA themselves.
Which occupations does a DAMA cover?
Each agreement has its own occupation list and concessions, set in its deed and changed when the deed is renegotiated. The Designated Area Representative for the area publishes the current list.
Where do the candidate counts come from?
From candidate profiles listed on SponsorTalent whose current or preferred location names a town or area the agreement covers. A candidate can appear under more than one area. Counts under 3 are not shown.
Does SponsorTalent arrange the DAMA endorsement?
No. SponsorTalent is a marketplace for finding candidates. Endorsement comes from the Designated Area Representative, and the labour agreement and nominations are migration matters: WIDEN Migration Experts (registered migration agents) can handle those.
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Browse candidatesGeneral information only, not migration advice. DAMA deeds, occupation lists and concessions are region-specific and change on renegotiation: confirm current settings with the Designated Area Representative.