Why Sparke Helmore? As an independent Australian firm with a long history and a big heart, we have a rich story to tell. Our spirit is built on the power of relationships with our people, clients and communities. At Sparke Helmore, you'll be actively involved as part of a diverse, genuine and friendly team. We'll help you harness your ambition and take your skills to new heights with exposure to outstanding clients and easy access to exceptional leaders and mentors. Your story is yours to define. We'd like to be part of it and for you to be part of ours. We have an opportunity for an experienced Office Manager to join our Office Services team in Canberra. More about the role and the team Joining a national firm, your role is to manage the office services team and oversee all day-to-day activities and functions of the team in the Canberra office. As a vital link between national teams and other branches, you will be liaising directly with internal stakeholders, clients, and service providers. You are expected to lead and encourage your team and the wider office to promote a respectful and collegiate environment with a "customer first" focus. Your daily tasks will range from organising and attending monthly Partner meetings, coordinating support staff coverage, managing office stock and supplies, being the contact for building management, coordinating social committee and office events, acting as an IT liaison officer, managing team finances, and other ad hoc tasks. More about you We are seeking applications from experienced Office Managers with 4+ years' experience, ideally in a corporate environment. You will have had experience directly managing a team as well as proven client relationship building skills. Experience in a legal office environment will be considered highly advantageous to your application. What Sparke Helmore can offer you Our culture is one which values and celebrates diversity to better represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us - and bring their whole selves to work. We recognise people value things differently. That's why our comprehensive benefits program is wide ranging so that everyone can find something that appeals to them. We're sure you will find something to love about what Sparke Helmore has to offer. Background Screening: Successful applications will be subject to pre-employment and in some circumstances, ongoing background checks which include a criminal history check. For further information regarding this opportunity please contact Nikki Costelloe on +61 2 4924 7307. #J-18808-Ljbffr