FNQ DAMA – Full Occupation List

The Far North Queensland Designated Area Migration Agreement (FNQ DAMA) allows businesses that operate in Cairns and the greater Far North Queensland (FNG) to sponsor skilled and semi-skilled overseas workers for positions they are unable to fill with local workers.  Businesses that operate in the FNQ region can employ overseas workers, to fill a full-time position, in one or more of 164 Occupations on the FNQ DAMA Occupation List. Each occupation on the FNQ DAMA Occupation list has been divided into sectors such as Agriculture, Aviation, Trades, Tourism & Hospitality and also into seven separate skills assessment groups. Each applicant that wants to apply for a visa based on their chosen occupation will need to meet the specific age concession, minimum required qualification and experience, and minimum English level for their selected occupation.  As of 18 June 2021 the FNQ DAMA Occupation list included all of the following occupations:

Agriculture

Occupation

Qualifications & Experience

Age Limit

Designated Area

Agricultural Technician
Group 1
50
All
Crop Farmers (nec)
Group 1
55
All
Dairy Cattle Farmer
Group 1
55
All
Farm Inspector
Group 4
50
All
Farm Supervisor
Group 4
50
All
Fruit or Nut Farm Worker
Group 7
Limited
Fruit or Nut Picker
Group 7
Limited
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farm Worker
Group 7
Limited
Primary Products Inspectors (nec)
Group 1
50
All

Aviation Services

Occupation

Qualifications & Experience

Age Limit

Designated Area

Air Transport Professionals (nec)
Group 1
55
All
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
Group 1
55
All
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
Group 1
55
All
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
Group 1
55
All
Vehicle Painter (Aircraft Painter)
Group 1
50
All
Quality Assurance Manager
Group 1
55
All
Safety Inspector
Group 1
50
All

Construction & Engineering

Occupation

Qualifications & Experience

Age Limit

Designated Area

Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec
Group 1
50
All
Building Associate (Building Construction Supervisor)
Group 1
50
All
Fitter-Welder
Group 1
50
All
Metal Fabricator/Boilermaker
Group 1
50
All
Metal Fitters and Machinists (nec)
Group 1
50
All
Pressure Welder
Group 1
50
All

Education, ICT, Media & Communication

Occupation

Qualifications & Experience

Age Limit

Designated Area

Vocational Education Teacher
Group 1
55
All
Database Administrator
Group 1
55
All
Multimedia Specialist
Group 1
55
All
Web Developer
Group 1
55
All

Engineering Services

Occupation

Qualifications & Experience

Age Limit

Designated Area

Civil Engineer
Group 1
55
All
Civil Engineering Draftsperson
Group 1
50
All
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Group 1
50
All

Finance Services

Occupation

Qualifications & Experience

Age Limit

Designated Area

Accountant
Group 1
55
All
Accounts Clerk
Group 7
50
Limited
External Auditor
Group 1
55
All
Internal Auditor
Group 1
55
All

Health and Welfare Services

Occupation

Qualifications & Experience

Age Limit

Designated Area

Aged or Disabled Care
Group 6
50
All
Anaesthetic Technician
Group 1
50
All
Anaesthetist
Group 1
55
All
Cardiologist
Group 1
55
All
Chiropractor
Group 1
55
All
Clinical Haematologist
Group 1
55
All
Clinical Psychologist
Group 1
55
All
Dentist Assistant
Group 6
50
All
Dental Hygienist
Group 1
50
All
Dental Technician
Group 1
50
All
Dentist
Group 1
55
All
Dermatologist
Group 1
55
All
Emergency Medicine Specialist
Group 1
55
All
Endocrinologist
Group 1
55
All
Enrolled Nurse
Group 1
50
All
Gastroenterologist
Group 1
55
All
General Practitioner
Group 1
55
All
Health and Welfare Services Managers (nec)
Group 1
55
All
Intensive Care Specialist
Group 1
55
All
Medical Administrator
Group 1
55
All
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
Group 1
55
All
Medical Oncologist
Group 1
55
All
Medical Practitioners
Group 1
55
All
Midwife
Group 1
55
All
Neurologist
Group 1
55
All
Nurse Practitioner
Group 1
55
All
Nursing Support Worker
Group 6
50
All
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Group 1
55
All
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
Group 1
55
All
Occupational Therapist
Group 1
55
All
Ophthalmologist
Group 1
55
All
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Group 1
55
All
Osteopath
Group 1
55
All
Paediatrician
Group 1
55
All
Personal Care Assistance
Group 6
50
All
Physiotherapist
Group 1
55
All
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Group 1
55
All
Podiatrist
Group 1
55
All
Psychiatrist
Group 1
55
All
Radiation Oncologist
Group 1
55
All
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
Group 1
55
All
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
Group 1
55
All
Registered Nurse (Community Health)
Group 1
55
All
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
Group 1
55
All
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
Group 1
55
All
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
Group 1
55
All
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
Group 1
55
All
Registered Nurse (Medical)
Group 1
55
All
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
Group 1
55
All
Registered Nurse (nec)
Group 1
55
All
Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
Group 1
55
All
Registered Nurse (Surgical)
Group 1
55
All
Renal Medicine Specialist
Group 1
55
All
Resident Medical Officer
Group 1
55
All
Rheumatologist
Group 1
55
All
Sonographer
Group 1
55
All
Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
Group 1
55
All
Specialist Physician (nec)
Group 1
55
All
Surgeon (General)
Group 1
55
All
Thoracic Medicine Specialist
Group 1
55
All
Urologist
Group 1
55
All
Vascular Surgeon
Group 1
55
All
Veterinarian
Group 1
55
All
Veterinary Nurse
Group 1
50
All

Management and Admin Services

Occupation

Qualifications & Experience

Age Limit

Designated Area

Conference and Event Organiser
Group 1
50
All
Customer Service Manager
Group 1
50
All
Office Manager
Group 1
50
Limited
Personal Assistant
Group 1
50
Limited
Retail Manager (General)
Group 1
50
All
Retail Supervisor
Group 7
50
All
Sales and Marketing Manager
Group 1
55
All

Marine Services

Occupation

Qualifications & Experience

Age Limit

Designated Area

Boat Builder and Repairer
Group 1
50
All
Contract Administrator
Group 1
50
All
Diver
Group 1
50
All
Marine Surveyor
Group 1
55
All
Naval Architect (Marine Designer)
Group 1
55
All
Program or Project Administrator
Group 1
50
All
Ship's Engineer
Group 1
55
All

Mechanical Services

Occupation

Qualifications & Experience

Age Limit

Designated Area

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic
Group 1
50
All
Diesel Motor Mechanic
Group 1
50
All
Motor Mechanic (General)
Group 1
50
All
Motorcycle Mechanic
Group 1
50
All
Small Engine Mechanic
Group 1
50
All
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic
Group 1
50
All

Professionals

Occupation

Qualifications & Experience

Age Limit

Designated Area

Geologist
Group 1
55
All
Life Science Technician
Group 1
50
All
Marine Biologist
Group 1
55
All

Social Services

Occupation

Qualifications & Experience

Age Limit

Designated Area

Child Care Centre Manager
Group 1
55
All
Child Care Group Leader
Group 1
50
All
Child Care Worker
Group 6
50
All
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher
Group 1
55
All
Preschool Aide
Group 6
50
All
Sports Coach or Instructor (Other)
Group 1
50
All

Technical Services

Occupation

Qualifications & Experience

Age Limit

Designated Area

Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
Group 1
50
All
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker
Group 1
50
All
Telecommunications Cable Jointer
Group 1
50
All

Tourism and Hospitality Services

Occupation

Qualifications & Experience

Age Limit

Designated Area

Accommodation and Hospitality Managers (nec)
Group 1
50
All
Baker
Group 1
50
All
Bar Attendant
Group 7
50
Limited
Bar Attendant (Supervisor)
Group 5
50
All
Cafe or Restaurant Manager
Group 1
50
All
Café or Restaurant Supervisor
Group 4
50
All
Chef
Group 2
50
All
Commercial Housekeeper
Group 7
Limited
Cook
Group 2
50
All
Deck Hand
Group 7
50
All
Diving Instructor (Open Water)
Group 1
50
All
Diving Instructor (Tourism or Photography)
Group 4
50
All
Food Trades Assistants (nec)
Group 7
Limited
Hotel or Motel Manager
Group 1
50
All
Hotel or Motel Receptionist
Group 7
50
All
Hotel Service Manager
Group 1
50
All
Housekeeping Supervisor
Group 5
50
All
Marine Environment Interpreter
Group 3
50
All
Night Auditor
Group 4
50
All
Other Hospitality Workers nec
Group 7
Limited
Other Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers (nec)
Group 1
50
Limited
Outdoor Adventure Guides nec
Group 7
50
All
Outdoor Adventure Instructor
Group 7
50
All
Pastry Cook
Group 1
50
All
Tour Guide
Group 7
50
All
Waiter
Group 7
50
Limited
Waiter (supervisor)
Group 5
50
All

Trades Services

Occupation

Qualifications & Experience

Age Limit

Designated Area

Brewer
Group 5
50
All
Carpenter
Group 1
50
Limited
Earthmoving Plant Operator (General)
Group 7
50
All
Electrician
Group 1
50
All
Forklift Driver
Group 7
50
Limited
Landscape Gardener
Group 1
50
All
Mobile Plant Operators (nec)
Group 7
50
Limited
Sewing Machinist
Group 7
50
All