Office Administration Assistant

Location: Darwin 

Contract Type: Fixed Term 

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 https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/Employee-Benefits-Brochure-2023.ashx

The Team

A fantastic opportunity exists in our Corporate Services team for an experienced Customer Services professional to join us on a fixed term contract until 30th June 2024.

Your Role

You will have a 'hands on' and highly diverse role that provides invaluable support to ensure the group meets its objectives and that our clients have the best experience possible while attending our office. 

This is an excellent role for someone who is looking to gain experience in a corporate environment and has a background in customer services.

Your duties

As part of the Corporate Services team, you will have a broad range of duties such as:

• Printing, photocopying, scanning, and finishing documents

• Mail and courier operation

• Administration support including processing supplier invoices

• Stationery purchase and stocktaking

• Search and Lodgements duties (training will be provided)

• Provide coverage on the reception desk when required 

• Managing the room booking system, liaising with clients, and providing a point of contact for our other offices

• Setup of audio-visual equipment for client meetings

More About You

We welcome applications from people with:

• 1-2+ years' experience in a similar role in a professional environment

• You will require a current Australian drivers' licence

• High level of customer service skills required

• Experience in a back-office administration role covering mail, print room and facilities management (desirable but not essential as training will be provided)

• Excellent time management and organisational skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Sound knowledge of the Microsoft suite, including Word and Excel, MS Teams & Outlook

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.