Legal Practice Coordinator - Darwin NT

Job summary

Provide administrative and management advice and support in relation to a range of critical operational functions to ensure objectives of Attorney-General's Department, Legal Services and Strategic Policy Coordination Divisions are met.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and oversee implementation of internal strategies, policies and procedures to ensure the divisions operates efficiently and effectively.
• Provide advice and manage the day-to-day business activities of the divisions in relation to administrative support, business systems, finance processes and other practices to enable the smooth running of the divisions and maximise efficiencies.
• Manage the Legal Services Graduate Clerk program.
• Manage the secretarial and administrative staff across the divisions.

Qualifications

• Well-developed written and interpersonal communication and negotiation skills and the ability to liaise effectively at all levels, establishing positive relationships with staff and clients both within and outside Government.
• Analytical thinking to assist operational planning and continuous improvement in the delivery of services.
• Proven ability to manage change in the work environment as well as influence and lead others to adapt to new approaches to issues and problems.
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to work with initiative to achieve expected outcomes and take responsibility to ensure outcomes are met.

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