Nicole has grown up within the Goulburn Valley and returned after spending some time in Melbourne and completing her studies.

Working within the Immigration and Commercial Property departments, Nicole assists clients with migration related matters including advising on all Australian visas and citizenship processes as well as commercial leasing transactions. Nicole works with individuals and businesses and her efficiency, attention to detail and good rapport with people provides the needed support and reassurance for clients.

Career History:

• 2021 - present - Dawes & Vary Riordan (Australian Legal Practitioner)
• 2021 - October 2021 Dawes & Vary Riordan (Graduate Trainee Lawyer)
• 2011–2020 - Dawes &Vary Riordan (Legal Executive)
• 2006-2010 - Domain Property Advocates (Senior Property Manager)
• 2003-2004 - Herbert, Geer & Rundle (Legal Assistant)

Professional Qualifications & Admissions:

• 2021 - Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria
• 2021 - Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - The College of Law
• 2020 - Bachelor of Laws, Charles Sturt University
• 2015 - Admitted as a Fellow, Institute of Legal Executives
• 2003 - Advanced Diploma of Business (Legal Practice), RMIT University

 Memberships & Associations:

• Member, Migration Institute of Australia
• Member, Goulburn Valley League (GVL) Board

Migration Law work undertaken, includes:

• Employer sponsored skilled migration visa pathways;
• Labour agreement visa stream, including the Goulburn Valley Designated Area Migration Agreement (GV DAMA);
• Advice resulting from legislative instruments, including Labour Market Testing exemptions through Australian international trade obligations;
• Policy advice from the Department of Home Affairs;
• Jurisdictional error and error at law advice;
• Review AAT decisions and advice accordingly;
• Bridging Visa advice;
• Humanitarian visas and assistance;
• Partner visas;
• Other family visas;
• Resident Return Visas; and
• Citizenship.