Administration Coordinator | Federal Dispute Resolution Section and Legal Practice Section

• Part-time ongoing position
• Located in a five Green Star rated office fit-out in Braddon ACT
• Applications close 5:00pm Friday, 24 April 2026About the role

The Law Council of Australia is seeking an Administration Coordinator to provide high‑quality administrative and secretariat support to the Federal Dispute Resolution Section (FDRS) and the Legal Practice Section (LPS).

Reporting to the Executive Officer, this part‑time role (0.8 FTE) is ideal for a highly organised administration professional who enjoys supporting committees, coordinating events and working in a member‑focused, professional environment.

Duties and responsibilitiesSection and event support

• Assist with event planning, preparation and delivery of Section events, including resources, programming and communications.
• Coordinate event logistics, including interstate travel arrangements.
• Provide on-the-day coordination.

Committee and executive support

• Provide executive level administrative support to FDRS and LPS Executive Committees.
• Coordinate Executive Committee meetings, including logistics and follow up actions.

Membership administration

• Assist with the administration, engagement and management of Section memberships.
• Support membership growth initiatives, renewals, promotions and member benefits.

Publications and communications

• Assist with the production of the FDRS quarterly publication Chapter III and the LPS newsletter.
• Coordinate the publishing of articles and podcasts to the Law Management Journal.
• Prepare and distribute newsletters using Canva and other associated member engagement platforms.

Cross-Section support and other duties

• Provide administrative support to other Law Council Sections as required, including staff backfill.
• Undertake additional duties as required.

Selection criteriaEssential

1. Demonstrated experience providing executive or high-level administrative support.
2. Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines independently.
3. Strong attention to detail with well-developed written communication skills.
4. Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
6. High level proficiency in Microsoft Office.
7. Willingness to travel interstate and work occasional after hours.

Desirable

1. Experience in providing meeting support including minute taking.
2. Experience in data management systems, design software and registration systems.
3. Background in member-based organisation, events or administration background.
4. Basic finance experience.
5. Experience liaising with key stakeholders such as courts, government agencies, members or service providers.

How to apply

Please submit your application addressing the selection criteria by COB 24 April 2026. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our HR Advisor, Andrea Killebrew, at andrea.killebrew@lawcouncil.au.