Office Manager Role – Clerk Grade 5/6 – Ongoing – Moree

Job Description

Clerk Grade 5/6 (between $97,027 – $107,059) plus super and annual leave loading Location – Moree Applications close 16 February 2025 at 11:59PM About us Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most areas of criminal law, family law, and everyday civil law legal issues. We provide legal advice, assistance at court, and family dispute resolution. This can be done over the telephone or at one of our 28 offices. About the role Legal Aid Moree Regional Office will open in 2025. The role of the Office Manager reports to the Solicitor in Charge. The Office Manager will be responsible for supporting and advising the Solicitor-In-Charge on operational matters to ensure the effective delivery of client services to customers visiting the office. About you You will have previously worked in a similar role with experience leading small teams and overseeing daily office operations. This autonomous position requires daily interaction with multiple stakeholders, including internal and external parties, providing high-level customer service and making sound decisions that positively impact the team and the office. You are a self-motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. You are a creative thinker with the ability to identify opportunities to develop office processes aimed at improving efficiency and driving optimal customer service. WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW! We are committed to diversity and inclusion We strive to create a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organization and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us. We want a workforce that reflects our clients, enabling us to deliver services that meet community needs. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse individuals, and other diverse communities. We acknowledge, support, and accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities. If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process or want information about how we can assist you, please contact our team at Other benefits of working with us Work-life balance – additional one week of leave per year and assistance with travel costs. Assistance with relocation costs (if applicable). Access to training, development, and mentoring opportunities, often involving fully funded travel to Sydney or other sites across NSW. We are an accredited Flex Ready certified employer and recognized as leaders in flexible work. Why work at Moree? Moree has a population of 8000 in Moree Plains Shire in northern New South Wales. It is located on the banks of the Mehi River, in the center of the rich black-soil plains, and is a major agricultural center. Moree has an airport and daily train services connecting it to Sydney. Moree is also home to artesian hot spring baths, famous for their reputed healing qualities. The essential requirements for this role You must: Be willing to undergo a Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies), or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies). How to apply You MUST submit your application online through iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. Late submissions or applications sent via email will NOT be accepted. Your application must include: Your resume (no more than 5 pages). A cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please describe your relevant work experience and why you would like to work for Legal Aid in Moree. Ensure your application is complete and that you have answered all questions before submission. Do you need help to apply? It’s important to prepare properly before applying for a role. Here is some other information to help you: Talent Pool We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months. If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are considering applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have. The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what is expected at that level. Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr