Immigration Services Consultant

ABOUT ROBERT WALTERS
Operating across five continents, with 38 offices in 18 countries, Robert Walters is one of the leading global specialist professional services recruitment businesses.

Robert Walters is one of limited numbers of Recruitment companies with access to a Labour Hire Agreement. This enables it to sponsor a number of Skilled Overseas Workers and provide those workers to its major corporate clients. Under this Agreement, Robert Walters delivers high quality immigration services to both its candidates and clients whilst maintaining consistent compliance with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR).

POSITION SUMMARY
The key objective of this role is to provide comprehensive administration support to our Immigration Desk. This includes assessment of visa eligibility and lodgement of sponsorship applications in addition to providing quality service to our external clients and candidates as well as to the internal staff of Robert Walters.

Reporting to the Immigration Services Manager, the successful applicant will provide administrative support growing Robert Walters' Immigration desk, assisting in the development of new business opportunities and networking possibilities. Assisting in the preparation of compliance reports and other deliverables that are required under the Labour Agreement is also key. This will give you the opportunity to expand your knowledge in a niche immigration growth area.

Key relationships

• Robert Walters specialised recruitment teams across the Australian offices
• Managers of other centralised support functions including Human Resources, Payroll Department, Accounts and Marketing
• Department of Immigration and Citizenship
• Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
• Clients and Candidates

KEY DUTIES

• Building rapport and relationships with clients and candidates and be able to liaise and consult at a professional level.
• Visa eligibility assessment and the processing of visa applications mainly 457s and ENS - for candidates and internal Robert Walters' Staff
• Ability to respond to general immigration queries and provide accurate advice in accordance with the code of conduct
• Continuous communication and follow up with DIAC and DEEWR
• Regular dealings with Robert Walters' recruitment teams
• Handling of general administration work including invoicing, filing, data entry, contracts, reports etc.
• Gaining a thorough understanding of Robert Walters general business activities and main objectives
• Participate in developing Robert Walters' Immigration Desk
• Assistance in preparing and completing compliance reports as obliged under the Labour Agreement including follow up with training our recent graduates

$55-60,000 + super

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Registered with MARA
• Degree qualified
• At least 2 years experience in a similar role
• Sound knowledge of Migration Law specifically 457 and ENS visa programs
• High level of administration skills
• Enthusiastic, motivated, passionate with a "can do" attitude
• A mature and professional manner
• Be pro-active, well organized and have the ability to manage and plan own work
• Have the ability to maintain confidentiality, deal with matters efficiently, meet deadlines and promote business development
• Have a warm and friendly attitude
• Good written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Interested applicants should send their resume to Katie Spicer or call on 02 8289 3159 for more information.

Closing date for applications is 5 November 2010