Careers

• Further your career with a progressive People function backing Australia's largest legal partnership
• Hands on 12 Month FTC suited to a P&D professional who is looking for their next step within professional services
• State of the art offices located in the heart of the Brisbane CBD 

About us

HWLE Lawyers is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1900 people.

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for a People & Development Coordinator (12 Month FTC) to join our Brisbane People & Development team.

Reporting to a Senior Business Partner, this role is ideal for an emerging HR professional who is looking to build their career within a professional services environment. You will provide administrative and operational support across a broad range of people processes, while acting as a key point of contact for employees and Partners in the Brisbane office.

This role offers exposure to the full employee lifecycle, graduate and clerkship programs, learning and development initiatives, and national People & Development projects.

Key responsibilities

• provide administrative support to the National People & Development team, with a focus on the Brisbane office.
• coordinate employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding and staff movements, ensuring accurate documentation and stakeholder communication.
• manage administrative requirements associated with drafting letters and contract variations and payroll-related documentation.
• assist national People & Development projects and annual activities, including practising certificate renewals and CPD administration.
• coordinate and participate in clerkship and graduate feedback sessions, including scheduling, tracking feedback, and supporting program engagement.  
• monitor and report on mandatory training and compliance requirements, maintaining accurate records and tracking completion.

To succeed in this role, ideally you will have

• experience providing support to an HR or perhaps a recruitment team, preferably within a fast-paced environment.
• a proactive approach to your work, including a passion for creative HR ideas, solutions and operations.
• passion for enabling seamless people process experiences.
• the capability to maintain a high attention to detail, whilst working at pace and among volume.

What we offer

• Unrivalled career pathways: Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development that is clearly articulated and transparent, promoting talent based solely on merit. 
• Great culture and a huge networking platform: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture. We also have sports clubs, social club and monthly firmwide drinks.
• Impact: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply' function. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to apply. HWLE also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWLE strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we would love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Gianni Sgualdino for a confidential discussion.