Role Description

Vacancy reference: CL(E)06/19

Closing date: Friday, 25 January 2019 at 5:00pm

Position title: Administrative Officer (Business Development)

Branch/division Business DevelopmentPractice Management BranchCrown Law

Location: Brisbane CBD

Classification: AO2

Status: Temporary part-time until 30 June 20195-day fortnight working the following arrangement:Week 1 – Monday, Wednesday, FridayWeek 2 – Monday, Wednesday

Salary range (per fortnight): $1,830.00 - $2,180.00

Contact name: Grant Hitzman

Telephone: (07) 3031 5690

OUR VISIONCrown Law will be the Queensland Government’s first choice by being the best provider of legal services.

OUR PURPOSECrown Law’s purpose is to protect and support Government in the public interest.

OUR CORE VALUES Integrity – Absolute impartiality and honesty. Excellence – Total attention to detail, consistency and client needs. Respect – Treat people as you would want to be treated. Responsibility – Everyone to take responsibility for their own work and do their best.

YOUR OPPORTUNITYThe successful applicant will have excellent written and oral communication skills and an eagerness to assist the Business Development team with a wide range of

administrative duties. This is a first-rate opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in a hands-on corporate environment.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Communicate effectively with clients on a wide range of business development

matters, maintaining a positive client service approach. Assist the Business Development team with the organisation, setup and promotion of

client events including, but not limited to: client morning teas, breakfast seminars, workshops and the annual Crown Law Legal Conference.

Regularly update client data using a Client Relationship Management (CRM) database.

Assist with the development and daily maintenance of online content for external and internal websites.

Assist with the maintenance and management of client requests through the Business Development Team’s inboxes.

Assist with the development of written collateral including lawyer profiles, news bulletins, client emails and internal newsletters

Use aspects of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to develop collateral for internal and external clients. An understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite is also highly desirable, but not necessary.

Carry out general administrative duties to assist the team in providing a high level of client service.

Develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships while upholding Crown Law’s core values.

All other duties as requested by the Business Development Manager.

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSThis role would ideally suit a university student in their penultimate or final year of a Business or Communications degree, with specialty in marketing or a similar discipline. Applicants with comparable qualifications or experience who are seeking a part-time working arrangement are also encouraged to apply.

We are seeking highly motivated, energetic and proactive people to work as part of our dynamic team. Relating back to ‘Your Key Responsibilities’, you will be assessed on the basis of relevant capability and capacity for the following: Action oriented: Works hard to achieve outcomes and enjoys challenges; acts with

initiative; is capable of acting with minimum planning. Customer focus: Acts with the expectations of internal and external clients;

establishes and maintains effective and responsive client relationships; utilises client feedback for improvements.

Functional/technical skills: Has the technical knowledge and skills to achieve expectations and requirements.

Interpersonal savvy: Relates well to others and establishes positive working relationships both inside and outside the organisation. Utilises diplomacy and tact even in high tension situations.

Planning: Is able to plan effectively, scopes out the length and difficulty of tasks, sets goals and task milestones; anticipates and allows for problems; measures and evaluates results.

YOUR BENEFITS

You will work in a flexible organisation with fantastic employment conditions. We offer challenging and engaging work, career development and competitive remuneration, work-life balance, and a unique and positive working environment.

HOW TO APPLYWe would like you to provide: Your current resume providing information which demonstrates your ability to

meet the requirements of the role. Please email CLRecruitment@crownlaw.qld.gov.au quoting the vacancy reference.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The incumbent may be required to work across various teams and branches in Crown Law.

Applications to remain current for 12 months. A criminal history check will be undertaken for this position on any recommended

applicant due to the nature of the work involved. Any applicant recommended for appointment who is a current or previous public

sector employee is required to disclose previous serious disciplinary action taken against them. If recommended for appointment the Panel Chair will contact the applicant further to discuss this requirement.

All newly-appointed public service employees are obliged to provide their chief executive a disclosure of employment as a lobbyist in the previous two years.

All newly appointed public service employees who have been employed as a lobbyist in the previous two years are required to provide a disclosure to the Director-General within one month of commencement in accordance with Disclosure of Previous Employment as a Lobbyist Policy.

This position may be subject to a three month probationary period. The incumbent may be required to work hours outside the normal hours. Interstate and Intrastate travel may be required.

People from diverse backgrounds including non-English speaking backgrounds, people with a disability, women, and Indigenous people are

encouraged to apply.

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