Migration Agent/ Migration Lawyer

Overview

Job Title: Migration Agent

Location: Adelaide or Melbourne

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Migration Services / Legal

About the Role

We are actively working with a group of expert advisors in Migration and Internal Education. They are currently looking to expand their team with a qualified and motivated Migration Agent / Migration Lawyer to join their dynamic team.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Registered Migration Agent.
- Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law and Practice.
- Successful completion of the Capstone Assessment.
- Current registration with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA).
- In-depth understanding of visa categories, migration legislation, and Department of Home Affairs procedures.
- Strong knowledge of skills assessment processes across various professions and industries.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Fluent in Spanish (preferably).
- Strong Academic and Social intelligence.
- Skill Assessments / PSA / MSA: VETASSESS, ACS, TRA, IML, MSA Engineers Australia (CDR), PSA-TRA, PSA-ACS, PSA-ACECQA, PSA-VETASSESS, MSA-ACECQA, JRP
- Visa Subclasses: 485, 189, 190, 191, 491, 802, 820, 801, 870, Subsequent Entrant (408, 482, 485, 491, 500), 400, 600, Bridging Visa B, Citizenship.
- Work Visas: Nomination 482, SBS 482, Nomination 186, Training Visa 407.
- DAMA: Company endorsement, DAR Skills Assessment.
- Appeals: Processes before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).

Key Responsibilities

- Advise clients on suitable visa options and assess eligibility based on their unique personal and professional circumstances.
- Prepare, organise, and submit complete visa applications in accordance with Department of Home Affairs requirements.
- Manage ongoing communication with the Department of Home Affairs, including responding to requests, monitoring application statuses, and providing timely updates to clients.
- Assist clients in visa appeal or review processes before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), including the preparation of arguments and supporting documents.
- Support senior migration agents with research, casework, and the development of process improvements.
- Maintain current knowledge of Australian migration laws, policy updates, and procedural changes to ensure accurate and up-to-date advice.
- Liaise with education providers, employers, and other relevant third parties to obtain necessary documents and support the visa application process.
- Work closely with the client to ask inquisitive questions to develop a strong case.
- Dealing with a very high volume and fast-paced workload.

What We Offer

- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
- Exposure to a wide range of migration cases and client types.
- Competitive remuneration based on experience.

About the Recruiter

Aoife Kavanagh
Recruitment Consultant

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