Melbourne Office Manager & Practice Support Leader

MJD Recruitment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Clear progression into management

Job summary

MJD Recruitment partners with a well-regarded Melbourne law firm to recruit an Office Manager who will lead the Melbourne Practice Support team. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for an experienced Legal Assistant or Practice Support professional with supervisory experience and a track record of owning a team and an office.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, manage space and facilities, partner with Business Services and Practice Groups, and drive a seamless front-of-house experience

Qualifications

• Five or more years in office management or legal practice support.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• A service‑first mindset with strong communication and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Practice Support team, including performance management and workflow.
• Act as primary contact for office operational matters (building, security, parking, tenancy).
• Manage space allocation across offices, desks, and storage.
• Support workforce planning, overtime and staffing costs; review supplier spend.
• Oversee office equipment and external providers; coordinate events.

Skills

Office management

Supervisory experience

Stakeholder management

Microsoft 365

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

MJD Recruitment partners with a well-regarded Melbourne law firm to recruit an Office Manager who will lead the Melbourne Practice Support team. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for an experienced Legal Assistant or Practice Support professional with supervisory experience and a track record of owning a team and an office.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, manage space and facilities, partner with Business Services and Practice Groups, and drive a seamless front-of-house experience