TRAINEE MIGRATION AGENT [407 VISA ELIGIBLE]
Albany,
Australia
Application opening date : 08/01/2026
Aspire Hospitality Group operates a portfolio of innovative and fast-growing hospitality venues in Albany, WA — including Six Degrees, Chanya Thai, and Venice Albany — as well as digital and HR services through Aspire Digital Group and Zinga HRM. We are a purpose-driven team committed to pushing boundaries in regional hospitality, building meaningful careers, and creating exceptional guest experiences across everything we do.
Aspire Hospitality Group is offering a structured training position for a motivated professional seeking to develop their skills in Australian Migration Law and Practice. This role is operated under a Subclass 407 Training Visa and is designed to provide meaningful, supervised hands-on experience across the full migration case management lifecycle — from initial eligibility assessment through to visa lodgement and compliance.
TRAINING AREAS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The trainee will participate in a structured training program focusing on:
- Case Management & Compliance
- Assist in the preparation and lodgement of visa nominations and applications across relevant subclasses including 407, 482, 494, and 186.
- Conduct detailed file audits to ensure full compliance with Department of Home Affairs requirements and MARA regulations.
- Draft submissions and Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statements under the direct supervision of our Registered Migration Agent and HR team.
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a secondary point of contact for Aspire’s recruitment pipeline, supporting both onshore and offshore applicants.
- Assist with the collection of health and character documentation for offshore visa applicants.
- Participate in eligibility consultations, assessing candidate suitability against current migration legislation and skills frameworks.
- Legislative Research & Regulatory Monitoring
- Utilise legal and legislative databases to monitor changes to the Migration Act 1958 and Migration Regulations 1994.
- Prepare internal briefing notes for the HR and Operations teams on changes to skilled migration occupation lists and policy updates.
TRAINING STRUCTURE
This is a supervised training role delivered under the ‘Improve Skills’ framework required by the 407 Training Visa. The trainee will not work in isolation. Structured support includes:
- Supervision: Weekly one-on-one mentoring sessions with our Registered Migration Agent (MARN holder).
- Progression: Quarterly assessments to track skill development against the structured Training Plan.
- Structured Learning: Complex cases will be broken down into manageable learning modules to progressively build the candidate’s capacity to handle autonomous caseloads by the end of the visa term.
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Foundational Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of the Australian migration landscape, visa subclass structures, and the MARA Code of Conduct.
- Analytical Skills: Proven ability to identify root causes in visa refusals or Requests for Further Information (RFIs) and develop reasoned responses.
- Communication: Professional-level written and verbal English skills, sufficient for drafting legal submissions, client correspondence, and regulatory documents.
- Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple active cases and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
Training Structure
(The "Improve Skills" Framework)
As this is a 407 Training role, the candidate will not work in isolation. Support includes:
- Supervision: Weekly 1-on-1 mentoring sessions with a Registered Migration Agent (MARN holder).
- Progression: Quarterly assessments to track skill acquisition against the structured Training Plan.
- Decomposition: Complex cases will be broken down into manageable learning modules to build the candidate’s capacity to handle autonomous caseloads by the end of the visa term.
Selection Criteria
- Foundational Knowledge: Must demonstrate an existing understanding of the Australian migration landscape and MARA Code of Conduct.
- Analytical Skills: Proven ability to identify “root causes” in visa refusals or RFI (Request for Further Information) notices.
- Communication: Professional-level written and verbal English skills, essential for drafting legal submissions.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
Please submit your resume and a brief covering letter outlining your existing knowledge of Australian migration law and how this structured training program will develop your professional skills. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.