Innovation Coordinator

Allens, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Join the Innovation Coordinator role at Allens. You will be part of the Innovation and Digital Solutions team based in Sydney or Melbourne, working on innovative projects that shape the future of Allens and the legal industry. This is an opportunity to collaborate with talented individuals, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to impactful solutions.

• Support delivery of the firm's digital transformation, innovation and AI initiatives
• Help organise and manage internal communications, events, and assist with sponsorships to keep the firm connected with digital and innovation initiatives
• Play a pivotal role in the Innovation Network, serving as the go-to person for squad operations and ensuring seamless collaboration across teams
• Support the creation of engaging external communications, assist with client pitches and keep client-facing content up-to-date
• Assist in planning and execution of workshops, training sessions, and skills programs
• Handle essential operational tasks like managing reports, travel and expenses to ensure the function runs efficiently
• Coordinate and manage the logistics of firm-wide innovation awards, industry listings, and sponsorships

This is a permanent, full-time or part-time opportunity. Hybrid working (60% in the office) is how we work; however, flexibility matters at Allens, so discussions about arrangements are welcome.

• Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Skilled in MS Office and collaboration tools like SharePoint, MS Teams, and Whiteboard
• Experienced in administration, project coordination, or legal support roles
• Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities
• Curious, collaborative, and eager to learn and grow in the innovation space
• Desire to learn, grow, network, mentor others

In joining Allens, you will receive learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations. Our Career Deal provides a transparent approach to career development, and our international alliance with Linklaters enables secondments all over the world.

• Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program
• Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching
• Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements and equipment to support working from home
• Leave: opportunity to purchase additional annual leave and a flexible parental leave policy
• Recognition: team-based recognition and annual Allens Values Awards

Allens is committed to community investment in reconciliation, environment and social justice issues, as well as workplace giving and volunteering programs.

We'd love to hear from you—please click "apply now". For more information, visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast. For a confidential discussion, email Olivia Newport, Talent Acquisition Consultant – olivia.newport@allens.com.au.

We celebrate diversity and provide adjustments to fully participate in our application process. If you require adjustments, contact careers@allens.com.au.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Law Practice