DAMA Variation

DAMA Variation requests can include additional occupations, endorsement numbers, concession requests or visa-type variations.

To request a DAMA variation:

The employer must provide a letter (on the company's letterhead) to the relevant Regional RDA office requesting a variation to the labour agreement and detailing what variations are needed and reasons for the request.

Please mention the following in the letter: 

• ANZSCO and Occupation to be added, if any
• How many positions are to be added
• Type of Visa
• Type of concessions required, if any
• Reasons for additional positions requests
• The year of the Labour agreement (this is based on the date your agreement was executed)
• If requesting additional positions - Labour Market testing is needed if the previous LMTs have exceeded 12 months (except for requests for 186 visas)
• If the nominee is known, payslips and employment contract of the nominee

The cost of DAMA Variation is $800 plus GST per position for additional positions. For other variations like moving from Yr 1 to Yr 2, Concessions requests or change in visa type requests, the fee is $500 plus GST per position.