Move to Western Australia for Work in 2024-2025

Summary

In this informative video, Quami outlines the process for skilled migrants to move to Western Australia, where 10,000 places have been allocated for 2024 and 2025. He explains the two migration routes: the State Nomination Migration Program and the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA), highlighting eligible industries and the benefits of each. Quami also provides resources for assessing skills, finding employers, and navigating the visa application process, offering practical advice for those considering this migration opportunity.

Takeaways

• 📢 The Western Australian government has approved 10,000 skilled migrant places for the period from July 2024 to June 2025.
• 🔄 The 10,000 places are split evenly between the State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) and the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).
• 🏗️ Priority is given to migrants with experience in industries such as construction, health and aged care, hospitality, tourism, and agriculture.
• 🌐 The Home Affairs website and Western Australian government sites are key resources for the latest migration news and information.
• 📝 For the SNMP, migrants need to meet certain criteria including being under 45 years old, having a positive skills assessment, and scoring at least 65 points on the points calculator.
• 🔍 The Western Australian occupation list is crucial for checking if one's occupation is in demand and eligible for state nomination.
• 📑 A positive skills assessment is essential and can be obtained through organizations like Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).
• 📈 The points calculator is a tool to determine eligibility based on age, qualifications, work experience, and other factors.
• 📝 For the DAMA, there are concessions that may apply, such as relaxed English language requirements and age limits, depending on the occupation and region.
• 🔗 Registered employers under DAMA have the green light to sponsor skilled workers, and their information can be found on relevant government websites.
• 💼 Migrants can register their interest with the Western Australian government, seek employers on platforms like LinkedIn and Seek, or explore labor agreements for potential sponsorship.

Q & A

What is the new initiative by the Western Australian government for skilled migrants?

The Western Australian government has allocated 10,000 places for skilled migrants for the years spanning from July 1st of this year until the end of June 2025. This initiative is divided into two routes: 5,000 for the state nomination migration route and 5,000 for the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) route.

Which industries are targeted for skilled migration to Western Australia?

The industries targeted for skilled migration to Western Australia include construction, health and aged care, hospitality and tourism, agriculture, and many more.

What are the two types of visas that skilled workers can target under the state nomination migration program?

The two types of visas that skilled workers can target under the state nomination migration program are Subclass 190, which allows work anywhere in Western Australia, and Subclass 491, which is for targeting a regional area.

What are the basic criteria for a skilled worker to be eligible for the state nomination migration program?

The basic criteria for a skilled worker to be eligible for the state nomination migration program include having their skills on the skills occupation list, a positive skills assessment, being under the age of 45, and having over 65 points as per the points calculator.

How can potential migrants find out if their occupation is on the Western Australian occupation list?

Potential migrants can find out if their occupation is on the Western Australian occupation list by visiting the Western Australian government's migration website and using the search function to type in their occupation or select the visa subclass they are interested in.

What is the purpose of the points calculator mentioned in the script?

The points calculator is used to determine if a potential migrant has the minimum required points (65 points) to be eligible for the state nominated visa subclass 190 or 491. It provides a breakdown of points based on various factors such as age, skills, work experience, etc.

What is the role of the Skills Assessment in the migration process?

The Skills Assessment is a crucial step in the migration process where a potential migrant's qualifications and work experience are assessed to determine if they meet Australian standards. A positive skills assessment is required to proceed with the migration application.

What is the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) and how is it different from the state nomination migration program?

The Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is an agreement that provides concessions to employers struggling to find workers, allowing them to bring in skilled workers with less stringent requirements compared to the state nomination migration program. It targets workers who may not meet all the criteria for the state nomination program.

What are some of the benefits of the DAMA for potential migrants?

Some benefits of the DAMA for potential migrants include concessions on certain requirements, such as possibly not needing to provide English language test scores (IELTS), and the possibility of being sponsored even with fewer qualifications through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

How can potential migrants find employers who are ready to sponsor them under the DAMA?

Potential migrants can find employers who are ready to sponsor them under the DAMA by registering their interest with the Western Australian government, searching the list of employers that have already obtained labor agreements, using LinkedIn, or seeking job listings on platforms like SEEK.

What is the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and how can it assist migrants without formal qualifications?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where migrants without formal qualifications can have their experience in a certain field assessed. If they meet certain requirements based on their experience, they can be granted an Australian qualification, which can then be used for skills assessment and employer sponsorship.