Skills in Demand visa subclass 482
A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.
Learn moreDressmaker or Tailor – ANZSCO 393213
DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Dressmaker or Tailor
ANZSCO 393213
Dressmaker or Tailor (ANZSCO 393213) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
Dressmaker or Tailor makes, alters and repairs women's and men's tailored garments, formal wear, couturier clothing, and special occasion wear such as suits, dresses, coats, evening wear and bridal wear.
Typical tasks and duties
Dressmaker or Tailor may perform the following tasks:
- discuss the type of material to be used and the design of garments with customers
- measure customers and record their sizes
- make a draft of a master pattern for garments, or alter patterns to fit customers
- position and pin patterns onto fabric and cut the fabric
- loosely piece together the garment parts using a needle and thread or a sewing machine
- fit garments on customers, and mark areas requiring alterations
- sew the garment parts together, and sew buttons and buttonholes to finish the garments
- press the completed garment to mould and shape it.
Employer-sponsored pathways
Possible DAMA pathways
Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.
Learn moreSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494
A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
Learn moreDAMA availability
Occupation available in 1 DAMA region
Dressmaker or Tailor is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
Important notes
- Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
- Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.
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Dressmaker or Tailor historical SkillSelect report
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Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
