Immigration Consultant

• Full time, 12-month fixed term opportunity as an in-house registered migration agent
• Hybrid remote working flexibility and a dynamic team with great development opportunities
• Base Salary $100,032 - $108,979 plus 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a tenacious and solution-oriented Immigration Consultant to cover a parental leave of absence for 12 months within the University of Sydney’s in-house Immigration and Global Mobility team.

Our goal is to provide seamless immigration and global mobility service delivery to internal stakeholders, current staff, prospective staff, and international visitors to the University. Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide expert advice in relation to visa regulations and immigration policies and procedures to facilitate visa processing and onboarding of new staff
• manage employer nomination processing and handle correspondence between applicants requiring visa sponsorship and external bodies of authority, and time to time assist the team with relocation matters
• facilitate visa compliance and risk mitigation strategies at the University and escalating any breaches
• liaise with external agencies in relation to any changes to sponsored candidates and resolve any issues to support the immigration needs of the University, staff member/visitor
• manage applicant queries, provide updates, and identify when to escalate complex cases to the manager for further consultation
• deliver information session on immigration compliance, visa sponsorship and policy adherence to various stakeholders and clients across the organisation.

About you

• expertise across a broad range of Australian visas and immigration issues specifically dealing with employer-sponsored migration and immigration compliance
• ability to work independently and have competency in interpreting and applying complex migration legislation to the University context or larger organisations
• can think ‘outside the box’ on immigration and other related issues
• have exceptional attention to detail and time management skills
• highly developed stakeholder engagement skills for the purpose of liaising with internal and external stakeholders (including government agencies) on complicated immigration and relocation matters
• excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• registered as an OMARA Australian Migration agent or an immigration lawyer, and experience with Migration Manager and LegendCom will be desirable
• self-motivated, proactive, and team player with the willingness to support the Global Mobility Consultant and Manager, Immigration and Global Mobility, where required.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

Your cover letter should address and provide examples to demonstrate:

• your experience in dealing with complex immigration matters and legislation interpretation
• ability to manage end to end process of an Employer Nomination Scheme particularly nomination and sponsorship compliance
• working independently, self-motivated, and proactive
• ability to think outside the box and being solution oriented
• team player and ability to adapt to a changing environment

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Operations on +61 2 8627 8700 or by email to [email protected]

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Wednesday 16 November 2022 11:59 PM