AddressJob title
Growth Program Coordinator (Melbourne or Sydney)
This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
About Allens
As a leading law firm with a respected and established brand, our Corporate Services teams have the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of technology, workplace culture, process improvement, business strategy and growth. With Allens, you'll have the opportunity to identify and set new standards of excellence for the profession, and play a vital role in delivering services to our clients that are responsive, innovative and focused on their needs. You'll be empowered to find operational efficiencies and drive changes that make a real impact on our clients, people and communities. With a heritage spanning 200 years, shaping the future is in our DNA and our alliance with Linklaters connects our clients and teams with an international network of legal leaders that spans 37 offices in 23 countries.
We value personal growth and career progression equally. Through our in-depth career coaching, focus on innovation, and international secondment program, we aim to create future leaders in the legal industry.
Your Role
We are looking to hire a Growth Program Coordinator to support a team of business development managers in their role supporting the firm's growth strategy .
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the growth of the firm and is a role in which the successful candidate can make their own.
About you
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Exceptional time management and organisational skills.
- The ability to prioritise a busy workload.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- A desire to learn, grow, network and mentor others.
- Experience working in a professional services environment would be an advantage.
- To be enthusiastic, a self-starter and proactive.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
This role would suit someone who is looking to transition to a career in business development and client services or who has an interest in go-to market activities.
Your day
The Growth Program Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the firm to deliver its key strategic growth areas.
You will:
- Work closely with stakeholders to support various business development planning activities and events.
- Organise meetings, prepare the agenda and take minutes.
- Assist in the preparation of proposals.
- General administration duties.
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 Team
Our Marketing & Client Services department drive growth for the firm by building, enhancing and protecting our brand, networks and relationships. We are committed to cultivating client experiences that deliver genuine value and developing the capacity of our people to do the same.
The department is divided into 2 core areas:
- Marketing; consists of teams of professionals with expertise in Corporate Communications, Digital, Design & UX, Events & Networks and Marketing & Campaigns, which is where this position sits.
- Business Development; consists of specialist Business Development Mangers, Executives and Advisers, alongside a team of experts in Clients & Pursuits.
Our perks
Our benefits include:
- Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration; salary continuance insurance, 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, emergency childcare, 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?
We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Zahra Nowrouz Tafreshi, Talent Acquisition Senior Consultant--Zahra. ***************@allens.com.au
At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at *******@allens.com.au. The right role for you might be just around the corner!
