We have an exciting opportunity at Downer Group for a Visa Compliance Officer.
The Visa Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that all non-citizen employees maintain a valid visa. This includes monitoring and evaluating employee files to ensure that visa details and visa documentation are appropriately stored and maintaining up-to-date visa records for all visa holders working in the business.
This is a 6-month Max term contract with a hybrid work arrangement. The position reports to the Team Lead – Visa Governance, working closely with People Services, visa holders and other stakeholders to ensure that the business meets its visa compliance obligations.
This role is ideal for an administrator or entry-level candidate who has a keen eye for detail and a genuine interest in compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure immigration compliance regarding visa records and visa conditions for existing staff.
Input new visa and passport details into the HR System (HRCore).
Proactively identify and obtain missing information from visa holders.
Conduct timely and accurate visa information checks and provide support with relevant checks prior to employment (for example VEVO check to verify visa status).
What You Bring
- Strong data entry skills and meticulous attention to detail are essential.
- Good communication skills and ability to understand visa requirements and visa conditions.
- Effective resolution and problem-solving skills to proactively manage risk and compliance issues, leveraging internal relationships to achieve the best outcome.
- A continuous improvement mindset to monitor and improve administrative, operational and reporting processes, ensuring they are reliable, up-to-date and eliminate non-value work and delays for the business.
Benefits of Working with Downer:
- Work with an ASX listed company; working with market leaders.
- Grow your career with us, we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning:
- Professional development programs
- Access to professional memberships and industry networks
- Be part of a team that cares, we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employee’s wellbeing needs:
- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Programs promoting diversity and inclusion
- A range of Corporate Benefits, including:
- Discounted services (car hires, hotels, insurance, retail stores, gyms)
- Salary sacrifice superannuation
At Downer, our approach to diversity is what sets us apart. Our people can be their best by bringing their most authentic selves to work every day. Downer is made up of more than 33,000 people who are all different. Different preferences and perspectives. Different histories and heritages. We are different in the way we think, the actions we take and the unique value we contribute to Downer and it’s these differences that are Downer’s greatest strength. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
