Since its establishment in 1972, Leo Cussen Centre for Law has been and continues to be recognised as a centre of excellence for practical legal training and continuing professional development for entry-level lawyers through to senior legal practitioners.

Our purpose is to provide high quality education, training and professional development to strengthen and support the administration of justice and the legal system.

Leo Cussen is undergoing a period of rapid change and strategic development. One aspect of this is the expansion of the Professional Placement Program for the Practical Legal Training course (PLT) in all Australian jurisdictions where Leo Cussen has a presence.

This position is responsible for the coordination and administrative support of the professional placement program, with a primary focus on operational coordination and graduate experience. It plays a key role in ensuring smooth program delivery while also contributing to broader engagement with the legal profession to support the growth of placement opportunities.

The Professional Placement Coordinator will also engage with Leo Cussen graduates to support them before, during, and after their professional placements.

The role is offered as an initial 12-month Fixed Term Contract with the potential to become ongoing.

This is a unique opportunity to join Leo Cussen in an exciting period of expansion, and to play a critical role in the development and growth of the Professional Placement Program.

Reporting to the Head of Industry Engagement & Partnerships, you will deliver on these specific areas:

Coordinate and approve work placements for PLT students in all Australian jurisdictions where Leo Cussen has a presence.

Engage with organisations to source, maintain, strengthen and grow placement opportunities for students.

Monitor the compliance and quality of placements.

Provide placement hosts and graduates with support and guidance and respond to placement queries.

Work with and support other members of the industry engagement & professional placement team.

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following qualifications and experience:

Administration and/or coordination experience in a professional services environment (experience working in an education or legal setting would be highly regarded).

Experience in a customer service or client engagement setting (demonstrated skillset in business development desirable).

A post-secondary qualification (Certificate III or higher).

Strong organisational and project management skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse stakeholders.

Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.

If successful, we offer the following benefits:

A values-driven organisation where you feel a part of a strong community

High impact role – you will influence our ongoing transformational journey of Leo Cussen

Additional paid leave days between Christmas and New Year

Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs (EAP)

Supportive work environment and developmental opportunities

This is a Melbourne-based role with the option to work on a hybrid basis subject to agreement. Successful candidates will undertake interviews and reference checks.

Interested? Please apply below with your current resume and a covering letter that summarises your experience as per our requirements, your motivation in joining a business like Leo Cussen, and strengths that you can offer. You should have a right to work in Australia to be able to apply for this role. (We are not entertaining candidates from overseas or Agencies currently, thank you.)

For more information on Leo Cussen, go to https://www.leocussen.edu.au

For any queries, please direct them to [email protected].

We look forward to hearing from you!