Registered Migration Agent

Law Assist Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 3,149,000 - 4,498,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Assist Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Registered Migration Agent to manage a diverse portfolio of Australian visa applications. You will provide strategic migration advice and work closely with our legal team to achieve timely client outcomes.

The role requires OMARA registration, solid knowledge of the Migration Act 1958 and Regulations, and hands-on experience drafting and lodging complex visa submissions for partners, employer-sponsored visas, skilled migration, and student visas.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Migration Agent with OMARA.
• 2–4 years post-registration visa caseload experience.
• In-depth knowledge of the Migration Act 1958 and Migration Regulations 1994.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client consultations to assess migration eligibility and explain visa pathways.
• Prepare, draft, and lodge a wide range of Australian visa applications (Partner, Employer-Sponsored, Skilled, Student).
• Review supporting documentation to ensure compliance with Migration Act and Regulations.
• Draft persuasive submissions and cover letters to support complex visa applications or appeals.
• Maintain up-to-date client files and track application progress in a fast-paced environment.
• Keep informed of changes to Australian immigration laws and policy; maintain OMARA registration.
• Liaise professionally with clients, sponsors, the Department of Home Affairs, ART, and external assessors.

Skills

Client consultation

Document drafting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Education

OMARA registration

Migration Act & Regulations knowledge

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and detail-oriented Registered Migration Agent (RMA) to join our growing legal and migration practice.

In this role, you will manage a diverse portfolio of Australian visa applications, assisting individuals, families, and corporate clients through the complexities of Australia's migration framework. You will work closely with our legal team to provide strategic, accurate, and high-quality migration advice, ensuring positive and timely outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Consultation & Advice: Conduct initial and ongoing consultations with clients to assess migration eligibility, explain complex visa pathways, and recommend tailored strategic solutions.

• Visa Application Management: Prepare, draft, and lodge a wide range of visa applications (including Partner Visas, Employer-Sponsored Visas like TSS/Subclass 482 and ENS/Subclass 186, Skilled Migration, and Student Visas) through the Department of Home Affairs portals.

• Document Verification & Collation: Thoroughly review supporting documentation, statutory declarations, and evidence to ensure strict compliance with the Migration Act 1958 and Migration Regulations 1994.

• Submission Drafting: Write comprehensive, persuasive legal submissions and cover letters supporting complex visa applications or appeals.

• Case Management: Maintain accurate, up-to-date client files and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment while tracking application progress.

• Regulatory Compliance: Stay fully informed of continuous changes to Australian immigration laws, policies, and procedural instructions, maintaining professional registration standards (OMARA).

• Stakeholder Communication: Liaise professionally with clients, corporate sponsors, the Department of Home Affairs, the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), and external assessors (e.g., skills assessing bodies).

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Current Registration: Must be a current Registered Migration Agent (RMA) with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA).

• Experience: Minimum of 2-4 years of post-registration experience managing a diverse caseload of complex visa applications.

• Legal Knowledge: In-depth, practical knowledge of the Migration Act 1958, Migration Regulations, and current Departmental policy guidelines.

• Client-Centric Approach: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a compassionate, calm, and professional demeanor when guiding clients through high-stakes life events.

• Organizational Skills: Meticulous attention to detail, exceptional time-management skills, and the ability to manage competing deadlines efficiently.

• Team Player: Collaborative mindset to work effectively alongside lawyers, case managers, and administrative support staff.