Senior Lawyer- Immigration

Do you want to work for a leading national not-for-profit organization providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia?

With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.

About You

This is a fantastic opportunity for a practicing lawyer with an understanding of migration law to join SSI’s Legal Entity.

You will play a pivotal role in providing immigration casework and consultancy, which includes client consultations and provision of strategic/practical immigration advice across a broad range of migration matters including but not limited to General Skilled Migration, Employer Sponsored Migration, Business Migration, Family Migration, Refugee and Special Humanitarian Program, Student visa program, Visitors visa program, Tribunal Review applications, Judicial Review applications.

In this critical, high impact and high visibility role for SSI, you will work closely with the team of lawyers, practice manager, staff and the Head of Commercial and Strategic Ventures ensuring impactful engagement across the internal and external landscape.

You will be someone with who has a strong understanding of migration law and is able to communicate, advocate and negotiate equitable/strategic outcomes for clients with DHA, relevant Federal/State government authorities, employers, medical practitioners, law enforcement agencies and other relevant external organizations/stakeholders.

Please reach out to us for the full Position Description to review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of success.

 Essential Criteria

• Minimum 2 – 4 years of Post Admission Experience.
• Strong customer-focused orientation
• High-level interpersonal skills, including effective written and oral communication, ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment, in order to liaise with all stakeholders including members of the legal profession, members of the public, and staff at all levels; ·
• Advanced organisational and leadership skills, including the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines within short time frames with minimum supervision
• Ability to understand and maintain client confidentiality and sensitivity to legal, political and other issues
• Initiative and demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team to achieve/lead targets/ results
• Extensive knowledge and ability to use computer systems and databases, including proficiency in use of MS office software, Legendcom, Migration Manager and other migration legislation databases
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to juggle competing demands

 Desirable Criteria

• Understanding of legal (and/or migration law) proceedings
• Understanding of, and commitment to addressing social justice and equity principles

About our Benefits

• Industry-leading hybrid and flexible working arrangement supporting work from home and office, including the opportunity of a 9-day fortnight;
• Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
• Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process

At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

Our commitment to Diversity

SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.