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 moreVehicle Body Builder – ANZSCO 324211
DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Vehicle Body Builder
ANZSCO 324211
Vehicle Body Builder (ANZSCO 324211) 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
Vehicle Body Builder manufactures and repairs prototype production units and purpose-built vehicle bodies such as buses, trucks, fire engines and caravans.
Typical tasks and duties
Vehicle Body Builder may perform the following tasks:
- manufacture framework sections in metal, wood, fibreglass and other materials by working from engineering drawings, and by using shaping machinery and all types of welding and cutting equipment
- form complete frameworks by welding or bolting sections to the vehicle's frame
- make the panels used to cover the framework by cutting, shaping and attaching panels of sheetmetal, aluminium, stainless steel or reinforced plastic
- fit axles, suspensions and brakes
- design and fit mechanised equipment, such as winches and hoists, to various types of vehicle chassis
- install door handles, locks and hinges
- design and carry out chassis alterations in consultation with engineers, or alter assembly line vehicles to special requirements.
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
Vehicle Body Builder 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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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
