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 moreWaiter – ANZSCO 431511
DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Waiter
ANZSCO 431511
Waiter (ANZSCO 431511) 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.
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ANZSCO 431511
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
Serves food and beverages in a hotel, restaurant, club or dining establishment.
Typical tasks and duties
Waiter may perform the following tasks:
- setting and arranging tables
- greeting customers and presenting them with menus and beverage lists
- taking orders and relaying them to kitchen and bar staff
- serving food and beverages
- opening bottles and pouring beverages
- clearing tables and returning dishes and cutlery to kitchen
- removing empty bottles and used glasses from tables, and refilling and replacing glasses
- collecting payments for sales and operating point of sales machines and cash registers
- may recommend wines to complement food
- 431511 Waiter
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 10 DAMA regions
Waiter is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
DAMA region
Orana DAMA
New South Wales
DAMA region
Northern Territory DAMA
Northern Territory
DAMA region
Far North Queensland DAMA
Queensland
DAMA region
Townsville DAMA
Queensland
DAMA region
Goulburn Valley DAMA
Victoria
DAMA region
Great South Coast DAMA
Victoria
DAMA region
East Kimberley DAMA
Western Australia
DAMA region
Goldfields DAMA
Western Australia
DAMA region
Pilbara DAMA
Western Australia
DAMA region
South West DAMA
Western Australia
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.
Check your options
Check your DAMA and employer-sponsored options
We can review the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, employer sponsorship and visa requirements.
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
