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Job sponsorship for Environmental Research Scientist
Hello everybody,
As I am approaching the age of 45 and am no longer eligible to apply for permanent residency in Australia through skilled worker visas, I am currently seeking a job sponsorship under the DAMA program to enter Australia.
If you are aware of any companies offering sponsorship for positions such as Ecologist, Wildlife Specialist, Limnologist, Coral Reef Restoration Expert, Environmental Monitoring Officer, Protected Area Conservationist, or similar roles, I would be grateful for your assistance.
Thank you in advance.Mohammad
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3 Replies
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Hi Mohammad, welcome to our community 🙂
Thanks for your post and for outlining your background so clearly.
You’re right, once over 45, the standard pathways to permanent residency (PR) through skilled visas like the subclass 189 or 190 are no longer available.
However, there are still options. While it becomes more challenging, the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) program is one of the few potential pathways still open, and it’s great that you’re already exploring that.
Under the DAMA scheme, participating regions can sponsor workers in occupations not usually available for visa sponsorship, and some agreements allow exemptions to the age cap. It’s important to research the different DAMA regions as each has its own list of occupations and specific requirements.
The ANZSCO code that best aligns with your background is likely 234313 – Environmental Research Scientist, which is included on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
While this helps for standard skilled visas, age remains a limiting factor there. DAMA and employer-sponsored visas such as the 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa (if an age exemption applies) may still be possible depending on the employer and position.
To find jobs that offer sponsorship:
1. https://482jobs.com – This is one of our own websites and all jobs listed here offer Australia visa sponsorship. While we do not currently have a category dedicated to environmental science, you can search for relevant roles on the homepage.
Some organisations and companies you might want to research include:
- Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)
- CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation)
- Greening Australia
- Bush Heritage Australia
- State-based environment departments like the Queensland Department of Environment, Science and Innovation or Parks Victoria
These organisations sometimes offer sponsored roles or collaborate with regional employers who may be part of a DAMA.
You may also want to consider uploading your resume to our site here: https://482jobs.com/candidates/submit-resume/ – this will make your profile visible to Australian employers searching for international talent.
I hope you found this helpful. If you have any further questions, please feel free to let me know
All the best
Mark
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Hi Mark,
Thank you very much for the warm welcome and your detailed response.I truly appreciate you taking the time to outline the available options and resources so clearly. The information about DAMA and employer-sponsored pathways is especially helpful, and I’ll definitely explore the links and organisations you’ve mentioned. I’ll also make sure to upload my resume to your platform and continue researching DAMA regions aligned with my field of work.
Thanks again for your guidance and support. I may reach out again if I have any further questions as I navigate this process.
Sincerely,Mohammad
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You’re very welcome, Mohammad. Please feel free to reach out as needed – we’ll be here 😊
All the best
Mark
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