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 moreCabinetmaker – ANZSCO 394111
DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Cabinetmaker
ANZSCO 394111
Cabinetmaker (ANZSCO 394111) 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
Cabinetmaker fabricates or repairs wooden furniture, and fits and assembles prepared wooden parts to make furniture.
Typical tasks and duties
Cabinetmaker may perform the following tasks:
- communicate with clients to determine specific job requirements
- match furnishing styles and materials to clients' needs
- deliver and monitor service to clients
- estimate job costs
- measure and draw site layouts for manufactured furniture
- read and interpret work documents in order to prepare accurate cutting lists for jobs
- programme and control computer-aided design (CAD) and computer numerical control (CNC) machines
- understand and select timber and timber products for furniture production
- fabricate custom furniture
- prepare and assemble cabinets for installation
- select and install hardware to furnishings, such as handles and hinges
- perform on-site repairs and adjustments of cabinets
- clean and maintain work areas, including machinery and tools, to ensure a safe working environment.
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
Cabinetmaker 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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Cabinetmaker historical SkillSelect report
The current PointsView report includes historical SkillSelect data through June 2026 for ANZSCO 394111.
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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
