Wallumattagal Campus, Macquarie University
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Open the door for global talent – specialist immigration expertise that brings the world's best minds to Macquarie
Every year, academics, researchers, clinicians and professional staff from around the world choose to build their careers at Macquarie University. Behind each of those arrivals sits a visa pathway to navigate, a nomination to lodge, a family to settle and a compliance obligation to meet. This is where you come in.
As our Visa, Relocation and Global Mobility Specialist, you will be the University's subject matter expert on immigration and mobility. You will advise hiring managers, faculty leadership and candidates on visa options and eligibility, manage the end-to-end visa lifecycle for international academics and researchers, and coordinate relocation arrangements that help new starters and their families settle in quickly. You will also safeguard the University's compliance position, maintaining sponsorship records, monitoring visa expiries and keeping us audit-ready.
Sitting within the Talent Acquisition team in Human Resources, this is a rare specialist role in a complex, highly regulated environment where your advice has visible impact on individual careers, on research programs, and on Macquarie's ability to attract the best talent globally. If you enjoy untangling intricate immigration matters and translating legislation into clear, practical guidance, you will find plenty of scope here.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Talent Acquisition, you will provide specialist, high-level guidance, information, compliance oversight and reporting on immigration and relocation matters to internal stakeholders, current staff, prospective staff and international visitors.
Your responsibilities will include:
About Us
Human Resources sits within the portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor People and Operations, delivering high-level strategic advisory services to Macquarie University and its entities including Macquarie University Hospital and Health Clinics, and U@MQ, the University's commercial enterprise. Our HR Business Partnering teams and Centres of Expertise span Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Remuneration, and Capability, Culture and Inclusion, with HR Shared Services and HR Applications underpinning the portfolio.
The Talent Acquisition team is the specialist function responsible for attracting and acquiring domestic and international talent across the University and its entities. Our work is guided by Macquarie's values: collective ambition, purposeful collaboration, bold innovation and genuine care.
About You (Selection Criteria)
You are an immigration and mobility specialist who reads legislation closely, keeps meticulous records and explains complex requirements in plain language. You navigate large organisations with ease, handle sensitive personal information with discretion, and find practical solutions when a case does not fit the standard pathway.
How to Apply
To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).
Applications Close: 18 October 2026
We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.
For enquiries, or a confidential conversation about the role please contact Sarah Bate, Head of Talent Acquisition at sarah.bate@mq.edu.au
Why Join Us?
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index. Explore the fantastic benefits available to you when you become part of the team at Macquarie University.
Pre-Employment Checks
Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
This role requires a criminal history check. Australian citizenship or full working rights in Australia are required.
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close:
18/10/2026 11:59 PM
A Place Where You Belong
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.
Flexible Work
At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.
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