Applications are assessed against multiple criteria which may include: qualification; English language; industry experience; and currency.
Use the links below to access the guidelines for the occupation you wish to nominate.
Please note we do not provide pre-assessment advice – we cannot tell you before an assessment whether you will be found suitable or not.
Welfare Centre Manager ANZSCO 134214
Community Worker ANZSCO 411711
Disabilities Services Officer ANZSCO 411712
Family Support Worker ANZSCO 411713
Residential Care Officer ANZSCO 411715
Community Work Australia, formerly the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA), is the assessing authority for the following occupation under the Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) only:
Aged or Disabled Carer ANZSCO 423111
*Coming Soon in 2025*
Community Work Australia is the newly approved assessing authority for the following occupations under the Designated Area Migration Agreement (Western Australia):
ANZSCO 423111 – Aged or Disabled Carer
ANZSCO 423411 – Child or Youth Residential Care Assistant
ANZSCO 423413 – Refuge Worker
ANZSCO 411711 – Community Worker
ANZSCO 411712 – Disabilities Services Officer
ANZSCO 411713 – Family Support Worker
ANZSCO 411714 – Parole or Probation Officer
ANZSCO 411715 – Residential Care Officer
ANZSCO 411716 – Youth Worker
ANZSCO 272613 – Welfare Worker
If your occupation is listed above and you have an employment offer or sponsorship, you may be able to apply for a DAMA WA assessment.
Find out more about the DAMA program on the Department of Home Affairs website.
We will be accepting applications for DAMA WA assessments very soon. Please keep checking our website for more information on the assessment criteria, fees and application process in the coming weeks. In the meantime, if you have any questions, feel free to email us at assessments@communitywork.org.au.