Innovation Coordinator

Your role

At Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges.

You'll be a part of our Innovation and Digital Solutions team based in Sydney or Melbourne.

As a key member of our dynamic team, you'll be involved in innovative projects that shape the future of Allens and the legal industry. Your role is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to collaborate with talented individuals, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to impactful solutions. You'll have the chance to learn new skills, work on exciting projects, and see your ideas come to life. Join us and be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and encourages your growth.

You’ll work closely with the Head of Innovation Services and collaborate with teams across the firm to:
- 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 and engaged with digital and innovation initiatives.- Play a pivotal role in our 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 keeping our client facing content up-to-date.- Assist in the planning and execution of workshops, training sessions, and skills programs, making sure everything runs smoothly.- 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 if you are seeking hybrid working or are looking for flexibility in your work, we would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you.

About you

You will be:
- 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- Have a desire to learn, grow, network, mentor others

Your development

In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled 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 unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.

Our perks

Our benefits include:
- 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 and financial coaching for employees and their families and regular wellbeing sessions with our in-house consulting Psychologist.- Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.- Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible- parental leave policy
- 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.- Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.

Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.

How to apply?
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At Allens, we've been building legal careers for 200 years; longer than any other firm in Australia. The impact of our people extends to almost every sphere of business, government, the judiciary and the wider legal profession. We continue to provide opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to build outstanding careers and shape the world around th