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

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Location: Moree, NSW, AU, 2400 Ongoing – Full Time – 35 hours per week 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 criminal law, family law and every day civil law legal issues. We give legal advice, help at court and do family dispute resolution. We can do this 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 and it will be the responsibility of the Office Manager to provide support and advise the Solicitor-In-Charge on operational matters to ensure the effective delivery of client services to customers who visit the office. About you You will have previously worked in a similar role where you have gained experience leading small teams and overseeing the daily operations of an office. This is an autonomous position where you will interact daily with multiple stakeholders, including internal and external, providing high level customer service by making sound decisions that positively impact the team and the office. You are a self-motivated individual who has excellent written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail. You are a creative thinker and possess the ability to identify opportunities to develop office processes pitched to improve efficiency and help drive optimal customer service. WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW! We are committed to diversity and inclusion We are committed to creating a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organisation and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us. We strive to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds want to work, where voices and cultures are valued and where people feel valued, welcomed, respected and heard. We want a workforce that reflects our clients, so we can deliver a service that meets the needs of the community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities. We acknowledge, support and accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or you’d like information about what we can do to help 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) You will have 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 are recognised 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 centre of the rich black-soil plains, and is a major agricultural centre. Moree has an airport and daily train services connecting Moree to Sydney. Moree is home to artesian hot spring baths which are famous for their reputed healing qualities. The essential requirements for this role Be willing to do 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. If you submit your application late or by email it 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 tell us about your relevant work experience and why you would like to work for Legal Aid in Moree. Make sure your application is complete, and you have answered all questions before you submit it. Do you need help to apply? It’s important to properly prepare before you apply 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 thinking about 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