Job no: 0063423 Location: Parkville Role type: Part Time (0.6 FTE); Continuing Department: Legal and Risk; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio Salary: UOM 8 – $119,742 – $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super pro rata
About the Role The Legal Operations Officer is a strategic leader driving efficiency and innovation within the Legal & Risk Portfolio. Collaborating closely with the Continuous Improvement Lead, this role will streamline processes, enhance legal content accessibility, and empower clients with self-service tools. By leveraging technology and fostering strong relationships, the successful candidate will optimise legal services, reduce costs, and deliver exceptional value to the University.
Your responsibilities will include:
Who we are looking for We seek a highly skilled Legal Operations Officer with a proven track record in project management and leveraging technology to drive efficiency. Demonstrating a strong commitment to service excellence and collaboration, the successful candidate will possess deep legal expertise, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, be highly adaptable, and possess strong ethical standards.
You will also have:
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to- date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Legal and Risk Legal and Risk is a vibrant and dynamic business unit. We pride ourselves on our collegiate approach to working across teams, functions, faculties and disciplines, and touch all areas of the University's operations. Our work is interesting, challenging and rewarding, with possibly the most diverse range of clients you'll ever get an opportunity to work with in one organisation. The leadership team are champions of professional development and will support your growth in a way that suits you. We have a strong commitment to our values and behaviours, and we recognise and reward our peers when we see those behaviours being demonstrated. We have an inclusive culture that encourages participation in many regular and ad-hoc social and wellbeing activities.
What we offer you! In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
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Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ethan Khamly via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Advertised: 06 Aug 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 20 Aug 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time