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Barry Nilsson is an award-winning national law firm with a 60 year history and more than 400 staff. We are known for our insurance & health and family law expertise, and for offering the highest standards of industry knowledge to provide our clients with service they can trust.
BN has been listed as an Employer of Choice in the Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice awards for the past five years. Our people describe our culture as friendly, professional, flexible and down-to-earth. In our most recent staff engagement survey 91% of respondents said that their manager is approachable, accessible and responsive and our people felt that their manager genuinely cares about their wellbeing.
The Team
This role will support the firm’s responsible business program – the Impact Project. The Impact Project is about the actions we, as a firm, can take to make a positive impact on the world, including pro bono legal services, reconciliation, community support, and environmental stewardship. You will directly support the Head of Responsible Business based in Melbourne. The responsible business team drives sustainability across the firm nationally, together with our Diversity and Inclusion Co-ordinator and network.
The Role
We are currently looking for a switched-on and enthusiastic Environment Coordinator to join our Melbourne CBD office on a part-time basis. Your responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
- Assist with the firm's climate impact including our environmental management system and emissions platform.
- Implementing decarbonisation strategies including renewable energy, waste reduction, sustainable travel and alliance with sustainable suppliers.
- Coordinate the firm’s environment committee (BNGreen) driving staff led initiatives, awareness, education and events.
- Explore and review opportunities for environmental improvement across the firm and support the delivery of communications and stakeholder engagement to facilitate change.
- Involvement in industry relevant groups including Australian Legal Sector Alliance and City Switch.
- Environmental reporting and budget management.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has a keen interest in sustainability, climate change, and social responsibility. This is an exciting role for someone looking to get into the environmental space and is able to leverage existing analytical, strategic and communication skills. University students who are currently working towards a sustainability or related degree as well as any administration or analytical experience will be highly regarded. A Melbourne based applicant is ideal to support the Melbourne team, but national applicants will also be considered. A full time role may be considered for any applicants which can support other areas of the business.
The Benefits
We offer a broad range of benefits to our people including:
- a firm laptop to support our agile working model;
- flexible working arrangements including working from home;
- well-developed and structured mentoring, as well as internal and external training to assist with development;
- casual office environment with our dress for your day policy;
- access to our Health & Wellbeing program, BNWell, which supports the overall wellbeing of our people including a health & wellbeing day and yearly allowance.
How to Apply
To make a confidential application, please click ‘Apply Now’ or contact Lulu Schneiders, People & Culture Adviser.
Barry Nilsson is committed to being an inclusive law firm that employs and retains the best and most diverse talent. We value diversity and foster a culture where our people are happy to come to work as their true selves feeling respected, valued and supported. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.
