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The RDA Orana DAMA
The Riverina region, including the local government areas of Bland Shire Council, Carrathool Shire Council, Coolamon Shire Council, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, Griffith City Council, Hay Shire Council, Junee Shire Council, Leeton Shire Council, Lockhart Shire Council, Murrumbidgee Council, Narrandera Shire Council, Snowy Valleys Council, Temora Shire Council and Wagga Wagga City Council, is now covered by the RDA Orana DAMA.
The RDA Orana DAMA was approved in 2019. It is now in it’s fifth year and has been granted a 12-month extension. The DAMA provides businesses in the region with an avenue to address current workforce shortages and to support future workforce planning.
Current Occupation and Concession List
Each occupation is eligible for a specific set of concessions. To find out what occupations are currently available and which concessions they are eligible for check the list below.
Getting Occupations Added to the DAMA
The Orana DAMA can only be varied once a year. If there is an occupation that you think should be added to the list please email us at info@rdariverina.org.au.
How to Apply
Step-by-Step Guide
For all of the information about the RDA Orana DAMA process, employer eligibility and how to request endorsment, please review the RDA Orana DAMA website.
Information and Documents
When you are ready to request endorsement use the form below to ensure that you have submitted all required documents.
Labour Market Testing
Before you can become and endorsed employer you will need to show that you have tested the local labour market by advertising the position in Australia. This is known as Labour Market Testing (LMT). This advertising must meet the criteria set by the Department of Home Affairs. Please review the factsheet below for more information.
Endorsement Request Form
You can find the request for endorsement form in the step by step instructions on RDA Orana’s website or download it below.
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