Practice Services Managing Assistant

3 months ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

Opportunity exists for a Managing Assistant to support and assist the Practice Services team in AGS
- Canberra based role
- Ongoing permanent role

An ongoing opportunity exists for a highly organised and efficient individual to join our busy Practice Services team.

**About us**
Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) is the Australian Government’s central legal practice and part of the Attorney-General’s Department. AGS helps Commonwealth clients to manage legal issues, navigate new challenges and find solutions which deliver the best outcomes for Australia. We are a self-funded legal practice and compete for our work.

**AGS is unique.** AGS is dedicated to the national interest and is a trusted advisor to Government.

**AGS is innovative. **Drawing on an exceptional depth of experience and expertise, we assist the Australian Government in the development and implementation of solutions to legal issues that have national importance.

**AGS is diverse.** With offices in every capital city and a team of 715 staff, including 500 lawyers, we work in more than 40 different areas of law related to government.

**About the role**
The Practice Services team works collaboratively with all practices across AGS and has responsibility for a diverse range of work including managing our outpost practice, our pro bono Practice, our internal training programs including the Core Legal Skills and the Seminar Series, the AGS Opinions database, our knowledge management framework, our induction program and our graduate program.

The Practice Services Managing Assistant works under limited direction to set priorities and manage team workflows with a particular focus on managing the outpost practice and supporting knowledge management initiatives. This role works directly to the National Manager, Library and Practice Services.

Day to day duties may include:

- proactively managing the movement of outposted lawyers to and from outpost roles, including preparation of draft contracts and correspondence
- managing relationships with clients Practice Areas and outposted lawyers, and coordinating the logistics for AGS support to outposts
- supporting the Legal Knowledge Manager and any Assistant Knowledge Manager with the administration of knowledge management practices and procedures, including by partnering with the AGS Practice Areas
- assisting with AGS audit processes and other corporate projects
- supervising other support staff in the Practice Services Team
- undertake other projects or tasks assigned by the National Manager Library and Practice Services, the Legal Knowledge Manager or the Assistant National Manager Practice Services.

For further information about the requirements of the role, please refer to the role description available below.

While we are recruiting for an ongoing role, depending on business requirements, opportunities for non-ongoing engagement may be used from the outcomes of this recruitment process.

**About you**
To be a strong contender for this role you will ideally have:

- strong attention to detail and excellent communications skills
- significant experience in providing high level administrative support
- excellent organisational skills
- a “can do” attitude and be solutions focused
- a flexible approach to work and a willingness to remain productive and engaged when priorities change
- show initiative and be proactive in anticipating problems and taking steps to minimise risk.

You will have the opportunity to work with a community of professionals dedicated to the national interest. You will work collaboratively in an inclusive environment where everyone’s contribution is valued, and success is rewarded. We offer our employees competitive remuneration packages, including 15.4% superannuation.

AGS is a supportive organisation which embraces diversity. We understand that work is only part of your life and while our workplace can be demanding at times, we also provide access to a range of flexible working options, generous leave entitlements and wellbeing benefits to support your needs throughout your career.

**To apply**

To apply, please click the ‘Begin’ button. Applications close at 5:00pm (AEST) on Monday, 23 September 2024.

**Further enquiries**
Further information can be obtained by contacting Clare Derix, National Manager Library and Practice Services on 02 6253 7274.

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