Immigration Advisor

Melbourne Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Career growth

Supportive culture & belonging

Innovation

World-class excellence

Salary packaging up to $12,000 tax‑fee

Job summary

Melbourne Health in Melbourne is seeking an Immigration Advisor to oversee end-to-end case management of working visa nominations with the Department of Home Affairs and to facilitate AHPRA registrations for overseas medical staff.

You will ensure sponsor compliance and provide guidance on legislative requirements, collaborating with internal departments and external stakeholders for smooth international recruitment and onboarding.

Qualifications

• OMARA registration is required.
• Experience with DOHA processes in health sector preferred.
• Strong knowledge of migration legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage AHPRA registrations from submission to approval.
• Coordinate employer-sponsored visa nominations and overseas recruitment.
• Own a portfolio of registration and sponsorship cases with timely outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation and employment records.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Visa compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

OMARA registration

Job description

• Full time fixed term until July 2027 | Commence December 2026
• A supportive team environment
• Close to public transport | Additional leave | Work-life balance

About the Role

As the Immigration Advisor, you will oversee the end-to-end case management of working visa nomination applications with the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) and facilitate registrations with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for overseas medical staff.

You will ensure the organisation’s compliance as a sponsor with DOHA while providing expert guidance to departments and international recruits on legislative requirements. Your strong stakeholder management skills will enable you to work effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage AHPRA registration applications from submission through to approval.
• Coordinate employer-sponsored visa nominations and support overseas recruitment.
• Own a portfolio of registration and sponsorship cases, ensuring timely outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation and employment records.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with candidates, hiring managers and external agencies to deliver a seamless onboarding experience.

About You

• Registration with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA).
• Demonstrated experience working in acomplex environmentwith multiple stakeholders across various departments.
• Strong knowledge ofMigration legislationand ability to identify emerging issues, evaluate risks, and interpret relevant regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsto provide guidance and advice to prospective and current employees.
• High attention to detailwith the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work
  Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth
  Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging
  Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation
  Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence
  Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits
  Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct
  Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

The interview process

• If shortlisted you will be asked to complete a one-way interview (Spark Hire), keep an eye on your email and text for this invitation
• If you are successful after this interview, you will be then asked in for a face-to-face interview
• Final stage will be a short written assessment.