An opportunity is available for an experienced Immigration / Global Mobility leader to step into a senior, high‑impact role within a large, complex organisation operating in a global environment.
This role will suit an Immigration Lawyer with global mobility and strong people leadership experience, who enjoys operating as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders and leading complex immigration, relocation, and compliance matters.

Your new role

Reporting into a senior talent acquisition leadership team, you will lead a specialist Immigration & Global Mobility function responsible for:

• End‑to‑end immigration and global mobility advice and delivery

• Visa strategy, sponsorship compliance, and risk management

• Relocation and salary packaging advisory (including LAFH matters)

• Managing and mentoring a team of immigration and mobility specialists

• Acting as the escalation point for complex and sensitive cases

• Providing strategic advice to senior leaders and executives

• Driving continuous improvement across policies, processes, and service delivery

• Managing external vendors and professional service providers
  
  This is a hands‑on leadership role with strong strategic exposure, ideal for someone who enjoys balancing operational delivery with advisory and governance responsibilities.
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

• Australian immigration law expertise (law firm, in-house, or institutional environment)

• Proven people management experience

• Global mobility experience

• Strong knowledge of visa compliance, sponsorship obligations, and risk mitigation

• Commercial mindset with the ability to translate legislation into practical solutions.

• Excellent communication, judgement, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Experience across relocation and salary packaging highly regarded
  
  

What you'll get in return

• Rare in-house opportunity for an experienced immigration lawyer

• Develop your experience in-house with a leading education provider

• 6‑month temporary contract (July start)

• Highly attractive daily rate

• Potential for extension

• Hybrid working environment

• Senior, visible role with real strategic impact

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Laura on 0280626176 or laura.keegan@hays.com.au

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