Canberra Government Practice Coordinator — Stakeholder Lead

Norton Rose Fulbright; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright Australia is seeking a Commonwealth Government Practice Coordinator, based in Canberra, to join a busy Commonwealth Government practice on a full-time, permanent basis. The role supports operational requirements, panel administration, and security clearance processes while providing broader paralegal assistance.

You will work with Partners, lawyers and government stakeholders, coordinating reporting, panel arrangements, and client-specific needs, drafting correspondence,

Qualifications

• Stakeholder management across multiple levels of an organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operational and administrative requirements of the Commonwealth Government practice.
• Coordinate Australian Government security clearance processes with government agencies.
• Coordinate Commonwealth Government reporting obligations and ensure timely submissions.
• Act as a primary point of contact for panel arrangements and client-specific requirements.
• Draft correspondence, reports, and legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and assist with briefs and summaries.
• Maintain reporting data and practice resources.
• Support process improvement to improve reporting/administrative efficiency.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Client service orientation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Norton Rose Fulbright Australia is seeking a Commonwealth Government Practice Coordinator, based in Canberra, to join a busy Commonwealth Government practice on a full-time, permanent basis. The role supports operational requirements, panel administration, and security clearance processes while providing broader paralegal assistance.

You will work with Partners, lawyers and government stakeholders, coordinating reporting, panel arrangements, and client-specific needs, drafting correspondence,