Business Services Assistant

Location: Brisbane

Contract Type: Fixed Term Short

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-Dec_2025.pdf)

Your Role

We have an exciting entry level opportunity for a full time Business Services Assistant to join our team, on a 6-month fixed term contract. 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

How to apply

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.

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 all 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.