Visa Officer

3 days ago

Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines MicroSourcing Full-time ₱502,200 - ₱725,400 Contract
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Position

Visa Officer

Work setup

Hybrid | Day shift

Location

Clark, Pampanga

Why join MicroSourcing?

  • Competitive Rewards: Enjoy above‑market compensation, healthcare coverage on day one, plus one or more dependents, paid time‑off with cash conversion, group life insurance, and performance bonuses
  • A Collaborative Spirit: Contribute to a positive and engaging work environment by participating in company‑sponsored events and activities.
  • Work‑Life Harmony: Enjoy the balance between work and life that suits you with flexible work arrangements.
  • Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
  • Inclusive Teamwork: Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive culture.

Your Role

Visa Processing & Compliance

  • Collecting, reviewing and validating candidate documentation (passports, resumes, qualifications, licences) to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to visa lodgement.
  • Preparing and compiling documentation for Subclass 482 nomination and visa applications, including employment contracts, position descriptions and supporting evidence.
  • Ensuring all documentation aligns with Department of Home Affairs (DHA) requirements and internal compliance standards.
  • Proactively identifying and resolving documentation gaps, inconsistencies or risks prior to submission.
  • Maintaining audit‑ready records across all candidate files to support internal and external compliance reviews.

Stakeholder Management (Migration Agents, Clients & Internal Teams)

  • Acting as the primary coordination point between migration agents, Australian clients, and internal recruitment teams.
  • Liaising with migration agents to track application progress, elevate issues, and ensure timely submissions.
  • Supporting Australian Business Development teams with candidate and visa updates for client reporting and meetings.
  • Attending client meetings where required to provide visa insights, candidate readiness updates and pipeline visibility.
  • Building strong working relationships with key stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery across multiple campaigns.

Candidate Management & Experience

  • Providing clear, structured guidance to candidates on visa processes, documentation requirements, timelines and expectations.
  • Managing high volumes of candidates across multiple campaigns and tranches at different stages of the migration lifecycle.
  • Acting as a key point of contact for candidates, ensuring a high‑quality, consistent candidate experience.
  • Supporting candidates through relocation, including coordination of flights, initial accommodation and onboarding requirements.
  • Conducting regular post‑arrival check‑ins (up to 6 months) to support retention, engagement and early issue resolution.

End‑to‑End Process Coordination

  • Coordinating all candidate requirements including:
    • Health assessments
    • Skills assessments
    • English language testing
    • Police clearances and other compliance checks
  • Managing timelines across multiple parallel processes to ensure alignment with visa lodgement and client start dates.
  • Monitoring application milestones and proactively driving progress to avoid delays or expiry risks.

Reporting, Forecasting & Pipeline Management

  • Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date visa and candidate status reports across all active campaigns.
  • Tracking key milestones including application lodgement, approvals, mobilisation and arrival dates.
  • Producing regular pipeline reports to support:
    • Workforce planning
    • Client forecasting
    • Revenue projections
  • Identifying bottlenecks in the process and recommending improvements to increase efficiency and throughput.

Mobilisation & Arrival Planning

  • Coordinating mobilisation logistics including travel bookings, arrival schedules and initial accommodation.
  • Aligning candidate arrival timelines with client workforce requirements and project start dates.
  • Supporting onboarding readiness including documentation, inductions and compliance checks prior to site mobilisation.

Risk Management & Escalation

  • Proactively identifying risks across visa processing, candidate readiness or mobilisation timelines.
  • Escalating issues early to migration agents, clients and internal stakeholders to minimise operational impact.
  • Monitoring candidate wellbeing and employment conditions post‑arrival, escalating concerns where required.

Process Improvement & Scalability

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