Description:
The Legal Coordinator, Office of General Counsel is responsible for the co-ordination and management of all administrative requirements of the Office of General Counsel. This includes legal administration, resourcing and university administration, working closely with the General Counsel including on the oversight of budget and finances, communications and information technology requirements. The position will also participate on University committees and forums, representing the interests of the Office of General Counsel as appropriate.
- Based at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus
- Full-time and continuing
- HEW 7 $97,940 - $107,842 + 17% Superannuation
Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Who are we?
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionizing education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.
As a Legal Coordinator, you will:
- Provide administrative support for legal and compliance services provided by Office of General Counsel to the University and its wholly owned entities.
- Act as a coach and work with team members to delegate administrative and support duties as required to their direct reports.
- Fulfill associated administrative roles and responsibilities as required by the University, including participating in planning and reporting cycles to Council and Council Committees or management committees.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University Services and other key stakeholders.
- Work closely with General Counsel and staff of the Office of General Counsel to deliver excellence in legal services to our stakeholders. Confidently lead and oversee the administrative functions including systems and processes and direct reports.
To be successful, you’ll have:
Selection
- A Degree with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience; or
- Extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- Experience in relevant administration systems including Microsoft, iManage and Workday
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and exercise discretion.
- High order computer skills, particularly, advanced Word skills.
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Shirley Rooney, General Counsel on shirley.rooney@deakin.edu.au.
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD, Legal Coordinator Office of General Counsel.pdf
Applications for this position close on Wednesday, 8th May 2024 at 11:55PM.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.