Manager, Global Mobility

Job Description

Chief Operating Officer Portfolio Full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months Base salary will be in the range $113,377 - $127,112 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8) Based at our St. Lucia Campus About This Opportunity Are you a global mobility expert with a passion for delivering strategic and operational excellence? Join our team as Manager, Global Mobility , where you’ll play a critical role in shaping and implementing the University’s immigration and relocation frameworks. As the key liaison with the Department of Home Affairs and external providers, you’ll provide expert guidance on visa and relocation matters, ensuring seamless, compliant, and efficient mobility solutions for staff moving across borders. Leading a small team, you’ll oversee both policy development and hands-on service delivery—from employer-sponsored visa nominations to relocation logistics, all while driving innovation in mobility support. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic university environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance the employee experience and ensure compliance with global mobility regulations. If you’re a strategic thinker with deep expertise in immigration legislation and a commitment to delivering exceptional mobility services, we encourage you to apply. Key responsibilities will include: Develop and implement the University’s immigration and global mobility policies, ensuring compliance with Australian legislation and best practices while mitigating risks. Provide expert guidance on employer-sponsored visa nominations, permanent residency applications, and other visa types, serving as the primary liaison with the Department of Home Affairs and external providers. Oversee end-to-end relocation processes for inbound and outbound staff, coordinating with external vendors to deliver seamless and efficient mobility support. Lead a small team, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and provide expert advice to ensure a consistent and high-quality mobility experience across the University. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave 17% superannuation contributions 17.5% annual leave loading Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family UQ Study for Staff On campus childcare options Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day) Salary packaging options About You Extensive experience in immigration and global mobility services, with a strong understanding of Australian immigration legislation and visa nomination requirements. Proven ability to develop and implement policies and frameworks that ensure compliance and support seamless relocation and visa processes. Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide expert advice and influence at all levels. Experience leading a small team, managing workloads effectively, and fostering a high-performance culture. Ability to navigate complex policy environments, problem-solve, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced setting. Proficiency in enterprise technology and software solutions related to migration and mobility services, such as Migration Manager. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia and a criminal check. Work Rights: You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sally Munro | Senior Manager, HR Client Partnering at For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section Resume Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to for accessibility support or adjustments. Applications close 7/03/2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-48586). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week of the 10th of March 2025. Applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early. #J-18808-Ljbffr