Legal Support Coordinator

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Leadership development program

Parental leave

Job sharing options

Public transport access

Job summary

City of Sydney is seeking a newly established leadership role to build and lead a high-performing legal support function within Legal Services. You will drive innovation, improve systems and processes, and help deliver governance and risk services that support a world-class global city.

You will lead a team, coordinate services across Legal Services, and implement efficient workflows while managing budgets and contracts.

Qualifications

• This role requires a business/legal administration background with leadership experience.
• Experience delivering legal support and governance services in a large organisation.
• Strong ability to improve workflows and knowledge management practices.

Responsibilities

• lead and develop a team of legal support professionals, coordinating workloads and ensuring priorities, quality and deadlines are met
• coordinate administrative services across Legal Services, supporting legal, governance and risk functions
• identify and implement improvements to workflows, systems, precedents and knowledge management practices
• manage legal matter reporting, budgets and operational administration
• support the responsible use of emerging technologies, including Microsoft 365 tools
• manage contracts and support engagement with external service providers
• build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Legal administration

Team leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Microsoft 365

Contract management

Knowledge management

Education

Business/Legal administration degree

Tools

TRIM

TechOne

SharePoint

Job description

Sydney

Legal & Governance/Legal Services

Full Time/Permanent

$134,910 - $153,323 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They're motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030-2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

This newly established leadership role is a unique opportunity to build and lead a high-performing legal support function within the City of Sydney. Working alongside senior professionals, you will drive innovation, improve systems and processes, and help deliver legal, governance and risk services that support a world-class global city.

In this role you will:

• lead and develop a team of legal support professionals, coordinating workloads and ensuring priorities, quality and deadlines are met
• coordinate administrative services across Legal Services, supporting legal, governance and risk functions
• identify and implement improvements to workflows, systems, precedents and knowledge management practices
• manage legal matter reporting, budgets and operational administration
• support the responsible use of emerging technologies, including Microsoft 365 tools
• manage contracts and support engagement with external service providers
• build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What you’ll bring:

• relevant qualifications in business administration, legal services, office management or a related discipline
• experience leading administration or legal support teams
• strong experience in legal administration, including litigation and/or conveyancing support
• excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
• advanced Microsoft 365 capability and a passion for process improvement
• the ability to identify opportunities, implement new ways of working and drive operational efficiencies
• experience with contract management, TRIM and TechOne will be highly regarded.

This is a rare opportunity to establish and shape a new support model within Legal Services. You'll have the opportunity to develop people, improve systems and introduce smarter ways of working while making a meaningful impact across the organisation.

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by11:59pm, 22nd September 2026

For more information, contact the Recruitment team at ***********@cityofcity.nsw.gov.au

What we can offer you

You'll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why acareer at the City of Sydneymight be right for you.