We are looking for an experienced Manager based in Sydney (hybrid working model) to lead immigration service delivery, client relationships, and team performance. The successful candidate will oversee complex and VIP immigration cases, provide strategic immigration advice, manage client escalations, monitor SLAs and KPIs, and drive service and process improvements. The role also includes people management, coaching and development, client programme support, and contribution to business development initiatives. This position requires strong immigration expertise, leadership, commercial awareness, and stakeholder management skills.
Duties and Responsibilities: Operational Management
Review and supervise all aspects of immigration casework, including forms, email correspondence and draft letters
Supervise the service delivery by team reports (and NPs as appropriate for the Hubs)
Supervise the preparation and submission of complex and VIP cases
Take the lead / casework a limited number of complex and VIP cases
Conduct case reviews with team reports weekly
Monitor KPIs for the team and NC service delivery against the client SLAs
Handle / oversee inquiries for the assigned clients
Manage client escalations and notify the CRM and senior leadership of the escalation and general trends for the client
Prepare RCAs within the prescribed SLA
Propose and introduce service recovery solutions internally and externally
Proactively work on service delivery and internal process enhancements
Provide strategic legal advice to team reports and clients
Manage case initiations, ensuring new cases are allocated to appropriate consultants promptly
Review and disseminate reports to ensure Immigo data integrity,
timely billing and overall exceptional service levels to clients
Take responsibility for supervising invoicing, credit control and escalating any issues to the Director
Work with internal stakeholders on rectifying technology issues, setting and updating client fee schedules and other internal enhancements
Ensure adequate coverage during team's PTO
Assist with OOO coverage for team members and other Managers / Leaders across the wider team or office
Provide a weekly update to the Director and actively participate in the agenda items collection, discussion
Maintain up to date knowledge of the immigration and internal company rules and policies
Client Management & Business Development
Establish as a go-to PoC and an SME for client queries, immigration strategy and case escalations
Attend client case review and strategy calls in order to build rapport with the client and remain close to client feedback on NC service
Proactively work with the client and the CRM to develop and introduce a service recovery plan or other initiatives on enhancing the client's immigration programme
Devise and implement in collaboration with the client and CRM training sessions, compliance audits and quarterly account reviews
Provide client support to non-CRM managed accounts,
including the provision of expiry and other reports as required and the attendance of case review calls as appropriate
Work with non-CRM managed clients on timely payment of NC invoices and assist CRMs / Accounts with resolving payment issues for CRM-managed clients
Assist CRMs with preparing and participating in client reviews / meetings
Assist CRMs and BD with recent client opportunities by participating in RFPs and sharing subject-matter expertise
Identify opportunities to diversify services, taking an active role in business planning
Contribute to articles for publication in newsletters and external publications, participate in webinars and immigration events / forums
People Management
Conduct quarterly and annual performance reviews for team reports by ensuring meetings are completed in a timely manner and reports are written up within the prescribed SLA
Monitor and manage performance of the team by proactive review of reports, conducting weekly case reviews and providing performance feedback promptly
Conduct induction for new staff and train / mentor the team
Complete training assessments for each team report, manage staff progression, identify training requirements and monitor progress during quarterly reviews
Focus on initiatives increasing staff retention and team morale, identify areas requiring improvement
Ensure team reports complete trainings and other professional requirements as prescribed
Review quarterly results for the incentive scheme
Hold regular one-on-one discussions with team reports, to discuss general issues or concerns
Conduct team meetings regularly to review feedback / performance / c
📌 Immigration Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Cibt
📍 Sydney