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Christmas closing dates 2024

RDA Riverina will not process any requests for employer endorsement under the Orana DAMA between the 23rd of December 2024 and the 13th of January 2025. If you require processing to be finalised by the 20th of December please ensure your request for endorsement is submitted by the 1st of December 2024 and that ALL documents and information have been provided.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • If your request is missing any documents or information this may result in delays that mean we cannot finalise your request until the new year.

  • After the 1st of December, we cannot guarantee that your request will be processed before the end of 2024. Please contact us if there are any expiry dates on any documents that will be affected by these closing dates BEFORE submitting your request.

  • Any requests received during the shutdown period will be processed as normal in the new year.

 

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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