Legal Training Manager

Australian Attorney-General's Department; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Competitive remuneration

15.4% superannuation

Job summary

Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) in Melbourne seeks a Legal Training Manager to lead the coordination, development and delivery of training programs for internal teams and clients. You will partner with senior leaders, legal practitioners and clients to strengthen legal capability and align services with organisational priorities.

Reporting to the Legal Education Specialist, you will set strategic direction, oversee training services and supervise coordinators, driving initiatives that

Qualifications

• Experience leading training programs for internal and client audiences.
• Strong partnership building with senior leaders, lawyers and Commonwealth clients.
• Ability to identify training needs and develop innovative solutions.
• Strategic advisory skills on training services and improvements.
• Supervising and developing training coordinators.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and management of AGS's internal and client training services.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with National Managers, lawyers and Commonwealth clients.
• Identify training and capability needs and develop innovative training solutions that align with client expectations and priorities.
• Provide strategic advice on training services, opportunities and service improvements.
• Supervise and develop training coordinators, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

Skills

Relationship management

Training program development

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership / people management

Strategic advisory

Education

Experience in legal training or professional development

Tools

Learning management systems (LMS)

Job description

Australian Attorney-General's Department – Melbourne VIC

Help shape legal capability across government.

An opportunity exists for a Legal Training Manager in our Practice Services team in an ongoing or non-ongoing capacity.

We are seeking a high-performing experienced relationship manager to lead the coordination, development and delivery of AGS's internal and client training programs. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong partnerships, influencing outcomes and working collaboratively with senior leaders, legal practitioners and clients to strengthen legal capability across the Commonwealth and support AGS’s training programs.

As a trusted adviser, you will work closely with National Managers, legal practitioners and clients, to understand training needs, identify opportunities and efficiencies, and shape innovative training solutions to ensure AGS's training services continue to meet organisational priorities and client expectations. You will play a key role in strengthening AGS’s reputation as a leading provider of legal education and professional development.

If you enjoy building professional capability, managing stakeholder relationships and delivering strategic outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

About the role

Reporting to the Legal Education Specialist, you will provide leadership and contribute to the strategic direction of AGS's internal and client training services. Success in this role will depend on your ability to develop trusted relationships across AGS and with external clients, identify emerging training needs and ensure training services are managed efficiently and effectively in line with organisational priorities.

In this role you will:

• lead the coordination and management of AGS's internal and client training services
• build and maintain strong productive relationships with National Managers, lawyers and Commonwealth clients
• identify training and capability needs and develop innovative training solutions that align with client expectations and organisational priorities
• provide strategic advice on training services, opportunities and service improvements
• supervise and develop training coordinators, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

For further information about the requirements of the role, please refer to the role description available on our recruitment portal.

About us

Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) is the Australian Government's central legal practice and trusted legal adviser. As part of the Attorney-General's Department, AGS advises and represents the Commonwealth on some of Australia's most complex, significant and high-profile legal matters.

Operating as a fee-for-service legal practice, AGS competes with private sector providers for the majority of its work while delivering legal services that support the national interest.

With more than 550 lawyers and approximately 800 professionals across Australia, AGS combines the scale and sophistication of leading private practice with the opportunity to contribute to outcomes that shape government, public administration and the development of Australian law.

Practice Services is a corporate area within AGS that provides a range of practice support functions, including the provision of internal and external training.

Why join AGS?

At AGS, you will have the opportunity to develop your career while contributing to outcomes that matter to Australia

• National impact: AGS contributes to outcomes on legal matters that influence government decision-making, public policy and the administration of law across Australia.
• Professional growth: Work alongside recognised experts and access ongoing professional development, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
• Flexible working: Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support both professional and personal commitments.
• Competitive employment conditions: Enjoy an attractive remuneration package, 15.4% superannuation and generous leave entitlements.

Few legal practices can offer the opportunity to provide support on matters that combine legal complexity, public impact and direct engagement with government decision-makers.

About you

We are seeking a motivated and capable leader with strong stakeholder engagement skills, sound judgement and a passion for developing professional capability.

• strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills including demonstrated experience managing stakeholder relationships and influencing outcomes across diverse groups including senior leaders and clients.
• demonstrated management and leadership experience, including supervising and managing more junior staff.
• strong organisational skills with an ability to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• strong judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills

Highly desirable:

• experience managing professional education, training or learning and development functions
• experience working with legal practitioners or government agencies
• a thorough understanding of the Commonwealth legal environment.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

AGS is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and high-performing workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process.

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) in AGS recruitment

We may use AI tools to support administrative tasks during recruitment processes. For further information about the use of AI in AGS recruitment, please visit our careers portal

AGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.