Business Services Assistant

Location: Brisbane 

Contract Type: Permanent 

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history.  We're known for our legal and consulting expertise - and for our inclusive and authentic character.

Our purpose is to create sustainable value with our clients, people and communities.  That means we have a proud history of providing excellence to clients, nurturing our people and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

We value excellence, curiosity and collaboration.  Clients rely on us for our responsive, commercial approach.  Our clients include government departments and agencies, private and publicly listed companies, and small and large businesses in Australia and overseas.  

As a highly valued employee we will also provide you with a wide range of benefits. To view our benefits, please copy this link into your browser www.minterellison.com/-/media//Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-2024.ashx

Your Role

We have an exciting entry level opportunity for a full time Business Services Assistant to join our team, this is a permanent full time position. The Business Services Assistant is a hands on role primarily responsible for providing high quality administrative services to Partners, staff, clients and visitors. 
 

Your duties  

As a Business Services Assistant in our team, you will be a versatile team member involved in a broad range of duties such as:

• Printing, photocopying, scanning and finishing (e.g. binding, laminating etc.)
• Sorting, delivery, collection and distribution of mail, couriers and other items
• Purchase, stocktake and maintenance of all stationery, including mail and courier consumables
• Administration tasks including processing supplier invoices
• Assist in maintaining print devices and binding equipment and arranging contractor support,
• Support the Premises assistant with arranging contractors for repairs and maintenance, and other duties
• Help the Search and Lodgement team when required
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and practices to enhance the service offering
• Working closely with other team members to ensure seamless Business Services operations
• Other ad hoc duties as required

More About You

To be successful in this role, strong organisational skills are important as well as a high level of initiative, attention to detail, energy and enthusiasm. No experience needed, but must have a positive attitude and a desire to learn.

We welcome applicants who have

• Experience in a similar role in a professional environment is ideal but not essential,
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Strong customer service skills and focus
• Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft suite, including in Word and Excel, MS Teams & Outlook
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise with people at all levels
• Solutions focussed and confident to use initiative to make decisions
• Self-motivation with the ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
• An ability and willingness to undertake physical and mobile work

Why MinterEllison

We offer flexible working options to encourage balance, wellbeing and support for sustainable ways of working and a range of social, financial and health benefits, including free gym membership - all with no minimum tenure.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to apply

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact Jess.Brown@minterellison.com.