Taraneh Arianfar is the Founder and Director of Migration Affairs, bringing a wealth of experience in immigration law complemented by her own personal migration journey. Her background includes significant work at VETASSESS, which has been instrumental in shaping her understanding of the migration landscape in Australia. Taraneh possesses a comprehensive grasp of the complexities involved in migration matters and leads her team with a focus on identifying pathways for clients who may feel their options are limited. Her commitment to facilitating access to opportunities that contribute to Australia's social and economic diversity is matched by her ability to connect with a wide client base, supported by her fluency in Persian (Farsi). Under her guidance, Migration Affairs was recognised as a finalist in the 2024 NSW Telstra ‘Best of Business Awards’, reflecting the firm’s dedication to client service and positive outcomes. Outside of her professional role, Taraneh values family time and enjoys pursuing art and swimming.
Lecturer
University of Technology Sydney
Jun 2024 - Present • 2 years 5 months
Director
Migration Affairs
Dec 2020 - Present • 5 years 11 months
Corporate, review, citizenship and family streams Manager / Team Leader
Immigration Solutions Lawyers Pty Ltd
Apr 2019 - Jun 2020 • 1 year 2 months
Corporate, review and citizenship streams Manager
Immigration Solutions Lawyers Pty Ltd
Dec 2017 - Sep 2020 • 2 years 9 months
Acting Team Leader- Skills Recognition General Occupation
VETASSESS
Mar 2014 - Nov 2014 • 8 months
Program Coordinator
University of Melbourne
Feb 2013 - Oct 2017 • 4 years 8 months
Senior Assessment Officer - Science and Agriculture
VETASSESS
Mar 2012 - Dec 2017 • 5 years 9 months
Tutor / Head Tutor / Teaching Assistant
University of Melbourne
Dec 2011 - Dec 2017 • 6 years
Residential Tutor / Project Coordinator
International House, the University of Melbourne
Dec 2011 - Jun 2017 • 5 years 6 months
Swim Coach
Unley Swimming Centre
Jun 2008 - Oct 2011 • 3 years 4 months
Teaching Associate and Research Assistant
University of Adelaide
Dec 2007 - Dec 2010 • 3 years
Diploma in Law - LPAB, Law
University of Sydney
2019 - 2022
Postgraduate in Migration Law and Practice, Migration Law
University of Technology Sydney
2016 - 2017
Master's degree, Accounting and Finance
University of Melbourne
2011 - 2011
Master, Accounting and Finance(Business/Economics)
University of Adelaide
2009 - 2011
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mathematics and Statistics
Arak Islamic Azad University
2001 - 2005
Last checked: 31 Oct 2025 • Checked with Australian Government - Dept of Home Affairs
