How does Dama Visa work?

DAMA permits employers in designated areas to sponsor skilled and semi-skilled overseas workers for positions they are unable to fill with local workers. It is custom-made to address current and growing labour market shortages and local terms and conditions of employment.

How do I apply for a DAMA visa?

How do these visas lead to Permanent Residency?

1. Be under the age of 50.
2. Hold a 482 visa issued through DAMA arrangements.
3. Meet the education and work experience requirements.
4. Have worked for 3 years in the nominated occupation through DAMA arrangements.

Can I move to Australia as a bus driver?

Bus Driver Australia ANZSCO 731211: If you would like to immigrate to Australia as a Bus Driver, you will need to first decide which visa would be a suitable visa for you to apply. Please check if your selected occupation is on any one of the skilled occupation lists.

What are Australian immigration requirements?

You must score 65 points or more and be under the age of 45 when you apply, and your occupation must be on the list of eligible occupations. After three years of living in Australia on the Skilled Work Regional visa, you’ll be able to apply for a permanent residence visa.

What is Dama visa Australia?

A designated area migration agreement (DAMA) is a formal agreement between the Australian Government and a regional, state or territory authority. It provides access to more overseas workers than the standard skilled migration program.

What is Dama in Northern Territory?

Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement (NT DAMA) is an employer-sponsored visa program which comes under the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (Subclass 482 labour agreement stream). An individual worker cannot apply for a visa independently under the NT DAMA.

What qualifications do you need to be a bus driver?

You’ll need to gain the Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) license and the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC Driver). The PCV takes about four to six weeks to complete, and your driving skills and knowledge both on a practical and theory-level will be assessed.

How much do bus drivers make in Australia?

The average bus driver salary in Australia is $58,988 per year or $30.25 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $54,464 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $75,814 per year.