Legal Practice Support Manager — Lead, Improve & Deliver

Victorian Government; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Competitive salary

Diversity and inclusion

Employee assistance program

Public sector values

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria is seeking a leader to manage the Legal Division's Practice Support Unit (PSU) in Melbourne. You will oversee legal intake, administration, recruitment and payroll support, leading a team in a busy legal practice.

Reporting to the Head of Legal Operations, you will drive continuous improvement, coordinate workloads and collaborate on divisional projects with the Systems and Capability Unit.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing teams in a professional setting.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee intake services and coordination within the PSU.
• Coordinate workloads and support staff to deliver accurate, timely legal support.
• Manage divisional recruitment processes and payroll support.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the unit and collaborate on divisional projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Performance coaching

Continuous improvement

Job description

Department of Education Victoria is seeking a leader to manage the Legal Division's Practice Support Unit (PSU) in Melbourne. You will oversee legal intake, administration, recruitment and payroll support, leading a team in a busy legal practice.

Reporting to the Head of Legal Operations, you will drive continuous improvement, coordinate workloads and collaborate on divisional projects with the Systems and Capability Unit.