Location: Brisbane
Discipline: Legal Shared Services
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Georgina See

Contact email: Georgina@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: HR020425
Published: 21 days ago
Startdate: ASAP
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to step into a high-impact role within a leading mid-tier national law firm. As a People & Development Adviser, you’ll work closely with the Chief People Officer and the national People & Development team to support the Brisbane office and drive key HR initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as a trusted HR advisor to Partners, managers, and staff.
  • Oversee performance management, employee relations, and engagement initiatives.
  • Partner with the Recruitment Coordinator to manage recruitment and selection processes, including interviewing and strategic sourcing.
  • Prepare business cases to support recruitment decisions.
  • Coordinate and deliver the Summer Clerkship and Graduate Recruitment campaigns and programs.
  • Implement training and development programs, including clerkship and graduate pathways.
  • Provide strategic advice on remuneration, rewards, and workplace policies.
  • Support leadership with insights on office culture and productivity.
What You Need:
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in HR, ideally within legal or professional services.
  • Strong understanding of employment legislation, policies, and best practices.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and drive meaningful people initiatives.
  • Confident communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • A proactive and solutions-focused approach to HR challenges. 
Perks & Benefits include but is not limited to:
  • Competitive salary
  • 6-month contract with potential for extension or permanency.
  • On-site role with flexibility.
  • Supportive and family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave and career break options.
  • Vibrant social environment with regular firm events, sports, and networking opportunities.
  • Well-being initiatives, including flu vaccinations, skin health checks, and an Employee Assistance Program.
What’s Next?
At Law Staff, we take a confidential and personalised approach to career conversations. If this role sounds like the perfect fit, click APPLY and attach your resume. Alternatively, send your profile to:
  • Georgina See – Georgina@lawstaff.com.au
  • Trudy Reading - Trudy@lawstaff.com.au
If the timing isn’t quite right, we’d still love to hear from you to discuss future opportunities!

All applications are strictly confidential. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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