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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Employee rewards program
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Gym membership
Insurance services

Qualifications

Administrative experience
Legal drafting
Organisational skills
Document management
Communication skills
Time management

Full Job Description

We’re BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals.

We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully.

Whether you're building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters , and that’s where you come in.

About the Role

About BDO Migration Services

BDO Migration Services is an incorporated legal practice specialising in all aspects of Australian immigration and nationality law for corporate and private clients. Our focus is on employer-sponsored visas, permanent residence pathways, and strategic immigration planning for businesses and individuals.

As part of the BDO global network, we combine legal expertise with a commitment to integrity, responsiveness, and impact. Our clients include publicly listed, private and government organisations spanning multiple industries and countries.

We are a purpose-driven team that values technical excellence, reliability, and life-changing outcomes for our clients.

The Opportunity

As a Lawyer, you will work as part of a collaborative and high-performing legal team to deliver services across a broad range of employer-sponsored and related migration matters. You will not be required to communicate directly with clients but will be expected to manage files, complete drafting, and deliver services to internal quality standards under the supervision of the Senior Legal Team.

This role is ideal for someone who is early in their legal career, with a strong foundation in migration law, high attention to detail, and an interest in improving systems, delivery and outcomes for clients. You will receive support, coaching, and exposure to complex matters, while contributing meaningfully to the team’s performance.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and submit visa applications and supporting documentation to the Department of Home Affairs, skills assessment and other relevant regulatory authorities

Draft submissions and correspondence including GTEs, health waivers, character waivers and responses to Requests for More Information

Conduct legal and policy research to support matter strategy and risk mitigation

Use internal systems to monitor deadlines, visa expiry dates, and compliance events

Maintain accurate records and case files to ensure matters are audit-ready

Collaborate with team members to deliver timely and compliant outcomes in accordance with agreed service level agreements (SLAs)

Escalate risks, delays, or client issues promptly and in line with internal policies

Participate in internal knowledge sharing, policy updates and continuous improvement activities

Contribute to a respectful, values-aligned workplace committed to fairness, integrity, and professionalism

Skills and Attributes

Sound understanding of Australian immigration law and policy, with a focus on employer-sponsored visa pathways

Excellent legal drafting and written communication skills

High attention to detail, accuracy and document control

Strong time management and organisational skills, particularly in high-volume environments

Ability to work independently on delegated tasks and seek support where needed

A growth mindset and willingness to learn from feedback and coaching

Commitment to fairness, professionalism, and achieving quality outcomes for clients

Qualifications and Experience

Admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia

Minimum 1 year of experience in a migration or administrative law role (can include PLT or paralegal experience)

Experience working with employer-sponsored visa subclasses (482, 186, 494) preferred

Experience using Migration Manager or similar case management software (desirable)

Exposure to a professional services or corporate legal environment (desirable)

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]

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