Innovation Coordinator

At Allens, our business teams are specialists in their fields, leveraging their expertise to solve critical client and business challenges.

Join our Innovation and Digital Solutions team based in Sydney or Melbourne.

As a key team member, you'll work on innovative projects shaping the future of Allens and the legal industry. This role offers opportunities to collaborate with talented individuals, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to impactful solutions. You'll learn new skills, work on exciting projects, and see your ideas come to life. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and encourages growth.

You will work closely with the Head of Innovation Services and collaborate across the firm to:

1. Support delivery of the firm's digital transformation, innovation, and AI initiatives.
2. Assist in organizing internal communications, events, and sponsorships to promote engagement with digital and innovation initiatives.
3. Play a pivotal role in our Innovation Network, managing squad operations and facilitating collaboration.
4. Support external communications, client pitches, and update client-facing content.
5. Assist in planning and executing workshops, training sessions, and skills programs.
6. Handle operational tasks like managing reports, travel, and expenses.
7. Coordinate firm-wide innovation awards, industry listings, and sponsorships.

This is a permanent, full-time or part-time position with hybrid working (60% in-office). We are flexible and open to discussing arrangements that suit your needs.

About you

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

At Allens, you'll receive exceptional learning and development opportunities, supported and guided to meet your goals. Our Career Deal offers transparent career development, and our alliance with Linklaters supports international secondments.

Our benefits include:

• Financial: Competitive fixed salary, employee referral program, discounts, insurance, charity matching.
• Health & wellbeing: Subsidized gym memberships, vaccinations, snacks, social activities, Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing coaching, and sessions with our Psychologist.
• Flexibility: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, home office equipment.
• Leave: Additional leave options, inclusive parental leave policy, coaching for transitions.
• Recognition: Team recognition, social activities, Values Awards.

We also invest in community initiatives around reconciliation, environment, and social justice through our giving and volunteering programs.

How to apply?

Click "apply now" to submit your application. For more info, visit "This is Allens" or listen to our "Allens Confidential" podcast. For a confidential chat, email Olivia Newport at olivia.newport@allens.com.au.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to inclusive hiring. If you need adjustments to participate fully, contact us at careers@allens.com.au. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to express interest even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the role.

With over 200 years of legal excellence, Allens has built a reputation for building careers and shaping the legal landscape in Australia. Through our alliance with Linklaters, we offer global opportunities and a culture of high performance balanced with wellbeing, inclusion, and support. We pride ourselves on longstanding client relationships and a supportive, collaborative culture.