Truck Driver DAMA Australia pathways may allow eligible truck drivers to be sponsored by approved employers in designated areas experiencing labour shortages.
Truck Driver (General), ANZSCO 733111, is available under several Designated Area Migration Agreements across Australia.
Truck Driver (General), ANZSCO 733111, is available on the occupation lists of the following DAMA regions:
| State or territory | DAMA | Truck Driver (General) listed? |
|---|---|---|
| Western Australia | Western Australia DAMA | Yes, including metropolitan Perth and eligible regional areas |
| Western Australia | Kimberley DAMA | Yes |
| Western Australia | Goldfields DAMA | Yes |
| Western Australia | Pilbara DAMA | Yes |
| Western Australia | South West DAMA | Yes |
| Northern Territory | Northern Territory DAMA | Yes |
| Queensland | Far North Queensland DAMA | Yes |
| Queensland | Townsville North Queensland DAMA | Yes |
| New South Wales | Orana DAMA | Yes |
| Victoria | Goulburn Valley DAMA | Yes |
| Victoria | Great South Coast DAMA | Yes |
| South Australia | South Australian Regional Workforce DAMA | Yes |
| South Australia | Adelaide City Technology and Innovation Advancement DAMA | No |
Truck drivers operate heavy vehicles to transport bulky goods, equipment and liquids.
The Truck Drivers unit group includes:
Truck Driver (General) commonly includes work such as driving:
The actual duties performed are important. A job title alone may not be enough if the duties do not substantially match the nominated occupation.
Truck Driver (General) is generally classified as ANZSCO Skill Level 4.
The indicative skill level in Australia is ordinarily comparable to:
At least one year of relevant work experience may substitute for the formal qualification under the ANZSCO skill-level framework.
A truck driver applying through a DAMA may be required to obtain a suitable skills assessment from the assessing authority specified in the relevant labour agreement.
For many Truck Driver (General) DAMA pathways, the relevant assessing authority is VETASSESS.
The required work experience depends on the relevant DAMA and visa pathway.
Under several published DAMA arrangements, a Truck Driver (General) applicant may need:
The applicant must also meet the ANZSCO skill level. Where permitted, relevant work experience may substitute for a formal qualification.
The precise rules vary between DAMAs and should be checked before a skills assessment, endorsement or visa application is lodged.
Registration or licensing is required for Truck Driver (General).
Applicants may need to demonstrate that they hold, or can obtain, the appropriate Australian heavy vehicle driver’s licence for the proposed position.
The required licence class depends on the vehicle and duties. It may include:
Overseas driving experience or an overseas licence does not automatically provide authority to drive heavy vehicles in Australia. State and territory licensing requirements must be considered separately from the migration requirements.
Depending on the DAMA and the approved labour agreement, concessions may be available for:
Truck Driver DAMA requirements can differ between regions, employers and visa pathways. An occupation appearing on a DAMA list does not, by itself, establish visa eligibility.
Migration Dreamz can assess:
If you want to explore your visa options as a Truck Driver or have a genuine job opportunity as a truck driver or are an employer considering DAMA sponsorship, Contact Us to check your eligibility.
A Registered Migration Agent can review the proposed position, employer location, applicant’s experience and relevant DAMA requirements before the process begins.
