Back to Careers

Senior Legal Practitioner (Migration Advisory)

MigrateTify Operations Remote Contract

About MigrateTify

MigrateTify is the migration and consulting arm of Syncskills, dedicated to helping individuals aspiring to migrate to Australia navigate their journey with clarity, efficiency, and confidence. Our long-term vision is to support over one million people in achieving their migration goals by providing professional, ethical, and client-focused guidance.

Role Overview

The Senior Legal Practitioner is a key advisory role within MigrateTify, responsible for providing expert legal and migration guidance to prospective migrants and students. This role requires a professional with deep expertise in Australian migration law, a passion for helping people succeed, and the ability to operate at the highest standard of professionalism.

This is a contract role with flexible working arrangements and potential for extension based on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide professional, accurate, and ethical legal advice to prospective migrants and students across all Australian visa options, including skilled migration and employer-sponsored pathways
  • Support clients with skills assessment preparation and submission across relevant assessing authorities
  • Guide clients through key migration steps, including English language requirements, points assessment, state nomination, Expressions of Interest (EOIs), and employer nomination processes
  • Review and manage supporting requirements such as licensing, health and character checks, dependants, and responses to Home Affairs requests
  • Provide strategic advice on risk, timing, compliance, and post-lodgement obligations across all Australian visa pathways
  • Conduct consultations, assessing client circumstances and recommending suitable migration or study pathways
  • Immediately prepare detailed, actionable reports following consultations
  • Lead or participate in webinars, workshops, and Q&A sessions for clients
  • Respond promptly to vital client inquiries with clarity and precision
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure aligned and high-quality service delivery
  • Maintain strict confidentiality, integrity, and compliance with migration regulations and ethical standards
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of advisory processes and overall client experience

Key Attributes & Competencies

  • Genuine passion for helping individuals succeed in their migration journey
  • Excellent professional ethics and integrity
  • Strong team collaboration skills and ability to work in a remote, dynamic environment
  • Proactive, highly organized, and attentive to detail
  • Ability to handle complex cases with clarity and professionalism
  • Resilient and adaptable to changing client needs

Contract Details

  • Duration: Initial 4 Weeks contract period, with potential for extension
  • Work Arrangement: Remote, with occasional meetings or webinars scheduled in Australian time zones
  • Remuneration: Competitive, based on experience and expertise
  • Extension Potential: Based on performance, business requirements, and client impact

What we're looking for

Required

  • Law degree (LLB or equivalent) from a recognized institution
  • Extensive experience in Australian migration law, including student visas, skilled migration, and other pathways
  • Minimum 5–10 years professional experience in migration consultancy, legal advisory, or related practice
  • Demonstrated ability to provide strategic, accurate, and client-focused advice
  • Experience conducting formal consultations, webinars, and client workshops
  • Proven ability to produce detailed, actionable reports immediately post-consultation
  • Experience mentoring or leading teams in legal or advisory settings is advantageous
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • High level of integrity, accountability, and commitment to client success
  • Registration as a Migration Agent (MARA) or full eligibility to practice under OMARA regulations is a plus

Benefits of Working With Us

Opportunity to work with a vision-driven, fast-growing migration and consulting firm
Collaborate with a high-performing, supportive, and mission-focused team
Flexible working arrangements and a contract with potential for extension
Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts clients’ lives and futures