Visa Consultant Consular Liaison

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Visa Consultant / Consular Liaison based in Canberra to support the handling tracking and submission of visa applications passports and supporting documents.

This role involves document processing customer service courier coordination and communication with clients embassies and external partners ensuring applications and deliveries are handled accurately and on time. The position also includes document collection embassy submissions and coordination of courier activities.

The successful candidate will review application requirements prepare and track documentation maintain accurate records and support operational tasks while delivering a high level of customer service throughout the process.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with strong organizational skills attention to detail time management and customer service experience in a fast-paced environment.

Purpose of the Team:ââ

This team supports CIBTs commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence by providing flawless support to the fulfilment of visa requests.ââ

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Purpose of this Job:âââ

The Visa Consultant / Consular Liaisonis responsible forthe receipt and safe storage of visa applications from customers and couriers also for keeping track of the incoming and outgoing packages with the log sheets provided.â

To despatch and coordinate all deliveries to and from CIBT Sydney Office this includes Embassy work Secure Mail National Deliveries Overnights.â Responsible for the submission and retrieval of all documents and passports at the diplomatic missions.ââ

The consultant will review the order form and request and ensure the necessary documents are obtained from the traveller for submission to the relevant Consulatein order toensure that the Required By date is met.ââ

In addition to theabove mentionedresponsibilities the consultant is also responsible for other ad hoc assignments or duties related to CIBTs visa processing business as assigned by the Operations Manager.

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Duties:

• Complete a daily morning consulate run and on occasions cover our other Consular Liaison. Must hold current drivers license and have own vehicle.
• Prepare submission by reviewing customer order form and assessing accuracy ofsubmitteddocuments
• Resolve incomplete data on forms
• Work proactively toidentifyand communicate to customer any potential issues that would prohibit CIBT from meeting their Request By date
• Utilise phone and e-mail communications to keep customers informed whererequired
• Ensure all work is properly documented inappropriate systems
• Ensure that delivery method selected is consistent with customer Requested by date
• Handle all rejected embassy submissions by re-contacting customer and re-lodging work
• Provide a complete andwell organizedpacket for submission to the team. This includes the submission of multiple-visa requests.
• Archive/file closed files as directed
• Answer basic billing questions
• Keep self-informed and educated on all changes in business that impact quality of service provided
• Work collaboratively with the Customer Contact team to assure clients of quick resolution
• Advisemanagement of any learned changes in requirements
• Arranging couriers drop offs and pick ups
• Assistingwith updating of sheets and matching of passports
• Close files as directed
• Organise the original documents file and ensure all original documents are sent back to the clients.
• Carry out end of day tasks
• Manage recon file and float including printing of cheques preparation of payments to Diplomatic Missionsbankingand post office runs

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Other responsibilities:

CIBT is staffed by small teams and fluctuating demands.â Hence it is essential that the role holder is prepared to work collaboratively with other staff until the work is finished and contribute to helping other team members with tasks whenrequired.

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Key Role Competencies:â

• Strong customer focus as the face of the business
• Excellent time-management skills
• Clear and concise communication skills- for both oral and written interactions
• Strong organizational skills
• Creativity in problem solving
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Customer centric
• Ability to accept supervision and follow directions
• Adaptability
• Respect for Diversity

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Position in the organisation:

• Individual contributor directly accountable to the ACT Operations Manager
• Member of a small teamdirectly responsiblefor service delivery excellence
• Liaises with all other teams involved in the delivery process

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Dimensions and limits of authority:

• Exercises autonomy in problem solving to achieve customer needs

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âAbout Usâââ

CIBT is the leading global provider of immigration and visa services for corporations and individuals with over 1400 expert immigration and visa professionals attorneys and qualified migration consultantsâlocatedâin over 60 offices in 25 countries. With thirty years of experience CIBT is the primary service provider to 75% of Fortune 500 companies.ââââ

CIBT offers a comprehensive suite of services under two primary brands: Newland Chase a wholly owned subsidiary focused on global immigration strategy and advisory services for corporations worldwide andâCIBTvisas the market leader for business and other travelvisa services for corporate and individual clients.ââCIBTvisasâis the leading global travel visa service withunrivaledcapability to obtain business and other travel visas for corporations and individuals worldwide in a fastâconvenientâand secure manner.ââââ

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