Position: Education Counsellor
VisAustralia is a migration agency with offices in Canberra (Narrabundah) and Mexico City. We work with professional people applying to migrate to Australia, and increasingly, with international students.
VisAustralia is looking for an Education Counsellor with Spanish language skills for a full time position based in Canberra. You will be working under the direction of a senior lawyer and will be trained in all aspects of the visa rules. You are expected to have knowledge of the education sector and will be encouraged to complete studies in migration.
If the position is filled by an international student or Graduate visa holder the position may result in the offer of permanent visa sponsorship at the completion of 12 months of employment.
Job description
VisAustralia has developed a unique web based system that provides candidates with legally accurate information about their visa options including study options. The system generates phone and email enquiries and the successful applicant will be expected to respond to the preliminary questions of prospective students and migrants, and to work with prospective students by providing information about living in Australia and study and visa options. The position involves further developing the education agency at VisAustralia, assisting with the administration of e‐marketing campaigns through the Client Management System, and maintaining web content.
Please view our website for further details: www.visaustralia.com
Selection Criteria:
- Familiarity with the Australian education sector and issues surrounding international student recruitment;
- Spanish language skills;
- Ability to work with client management software and to manage web content;
- Willingness to learn about migration law and practice;
- Well developed people skills and convincing phone manner;
- Well organised and efficient and able to work autonomously and professionally.
A brief submission is required addressing the selection criteria and describing why the applicant is interested in working with a migration and education consultancy, and a CV.
For more information please contact Nicholas Houston on 02 6295 5941.
Please send your application to:
Nicholas Houston
For information on the PIER Online Diploma or the Education Agent Training Course, please visit www.pieronline.org
