People & Development Early Careers Advisor

As part of the wider HR team, you will lead the Melbourne Early Careers recruitment for our Clerkship Programs. As most of our Melbourne graduates are selected from our clerkship program you will play a key role in attracting the future leaders of the firm
- Our market leading program is in place - this role offers the opportunity to step up in your HR career, utilising your exceptional project management, attention to detail, and understanding of the importance of being a positive brand ambassador, to a pivotal role.

Who are we?

A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability.

With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Role Detail

As part of the wider People & Development (P&D) team (nationally approx 80 people), you will have responsibility for the management of seasonal clerk recruitment and our wider program in the Melbourne Centre, reporting to the National Manager - Early Careers. Working closely with another Early Careers P&D Advisor and our Graduate Recruitment Committee, you will have the support of a wider team with the autonomy to drive the success of your own intake program.

Based in the Melbourne CBD office, your key responsibilities will include:

- Management of recruitment and selection approach and processes for clerkship positions in Melbourne
- Management of clerkship programs in Melbourne, working closely with partners and the broader People & Development team, including centre-related onboarding and learning and general support and guidance for clerkship
- Management of attraction and marketing strategies for early careers talent including building and maintaining strong relationships with universities and student groups and on-campus activities
- Administration and compliance activities relating to clerks
- Supporting and collaborating with P&D Advisor - Early Careers (Graduate Engagement)
- Collaboration on centre and national initiatives and projects

With the opportunity to be involved on national initiatives and projects aligned to our national strategy for early career attraction and recruitment, you will get exposure and development that will be hard to find anywhere else

About You

This is a relationship role that will also lean on your analytical thinking capability, and draw on our principles of betterment, creativity and quality. You will have a collaborative approach and curiosity to keep learning. Your passion for the value early career professionals can have on an organisation will be encouraged and supported. You will understand the importance of being a brand ambassador through every touch point of the clerk journey and be able to bring internal stakeholders on the journey too.

You will also need:

- Confidence and maturity to run and guide the Melbourne clerk intake, which comes from your prior few years’ experience in HR or professional services support role
- Exceptional stakeholder management with the ability to influence across all levels
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive, can-do mindset
- A passion and commitment to innovation and Diversity & Inclusion
- Exceptional project management skills and enjoyment working in a timeline driven space
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Enjoyment working in a high volume, fast paced role
- Current knowledge of trends and developments in early careers talent programs will be looked on favourably

Next Steps

Applications close COB Tuesday 1st October 2024.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Bridget on (02) 9296 3563.

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Why work with us?

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge,

driving innovative solutions for our clients

and creating

positive social impact


We live by our

Principles

, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives,

benefits

, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.