Administrative Assistant/Migration Agent

Newland Migration Law Services Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Newland Migration Law Services Pty Ltd – West Melbourne VIC is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant/Migration Agent to support visa and ART applications. The role requires in-office presence four days a week and a professional, client-focused approach.

We welcome graduates with the Graduate Diploma in Migration Law and prefer candidates with migration law experience or registration as a Migration Agent, but registration is not required.

Qualifications

• Strong written English and the ability to prepare clear, persuasive and well-structured submissions.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and a proactive approach to resolving case issues.
• The ability to work independently, take ownership of files and provide reliable support to the wider team.
• A professional, client-focused approach and a commitment to ethical migration practice.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, lodging and monitoring a wide range of visa and ART cases.
• Assess client circumstances, identify potential issues and develop appropriate case strategies.
• Prepare detailed submissions, statements, supporting documents and responses to requests from the Department of Home Affairs.
• Monitor application progress, deadlines and legislative or policy changes relevant to client matters.
• Communicate professionally with clients, employers, sponsors and all relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate client files and ensure all work is completed to a high professional standard.
• Work independently on assigned matters while collaborating with colleagues when required.

Skills

Written English

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Client-focused

Education

Graduate Diploma in Migration Law

Job description

Administrative Assistant/Migration Agent

Newland Migration Law Services Pty Ltd – West Melbourne VIC

Employment Type: Part time (4 days a week)

Salary: Based on experience

About Us

Newland Migration Law Services is an established Australian migration practice with nearly 30 years of experience assisting individuals, families and businesses with Australian immigration matters.

About the position

We are seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant/Migration Agent to provide assistance with visa and ART application caseload. You will be required to come into the office and work 4 days a week.

We will consider recent graduates that have completed the Graduate Diploma in Migration Law. We want someone that understands Australian immigration law, by either having prior experience doing visa and ART applications and/or done the Graduate Diploma in Migration Law. We will favour people who are registered migration agents as well, but this is not necessary.

We are looking for someone who has:

Strong written English and the ability to prepare clear, persuasive and well-structured submissions.

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines.

Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and a proactive approach to resolving case issues.

The ability to work independently, take ownership of files and provide reliable support to the wider team.

A professional, client-focused approach and a commitment to ethical migration practice.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing, lodging and monitoring a wide range of visa and ART cases. The visa types include:

Ministerial Intervention.

Family visas.

Assess client circumstances, identify potential issues and develop appropriate case strategies.

Prepare detailed submissions, statements, supporting documents and responses to requests from the Department of Home Affairs.

Monitor application progress, deadlines and legislative or policy changes relevant to client matters.

Communicate professionally with clients, employers, sponsors and all relevant stakeholders.

Maintain accurate client files and ensure all work is completed to a high professional standard.

Work independently on assigned matters while collaborating with colleagues when required.

*Please note: that if you are not a Registered Migration Agent, you will simply be assisting a Registered Migration Agent at the company with all the tasks above.

Highly regarded (given preference, not required):

Competent Vietnamese.

Have at least one of the experiences or qualifications below:

Experience in doing visa applications and/or ART applications:

Ministerial Intervention.

Family visas.

Completed the Graduate Diploma in Migration Law

Registered Migration Agent.

What We Offer

The opportunity to join an established migration practice with a long-standing reputation.

A varied caseload involving both routine and complex immigration matters.

A supportive team environment where experience, initiative and professional judgement are valued.

The opportunity to take ownership of matters and make a meaningful contribution to client outcomes, from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

We look forward to hearing from migration professionals who can make a valuable contribution to our team.