September 17, 2024

King & Wood Mallesons

Sydney

FULL TIME

Learning & Development (L&D) Coordinator – 12mth parental leave cover (Sydney or Melbourne)

This role provides a platform for career development, continuous learning, and informal mentorship within a vibrant culture. You’ll be part of a supportive team with inspiring leaders.
We are seeking candidates who are passionate about L&D, eager to collaborate, committed to ongoing learning, and naturally curious about improving processes.
As a leading law firm, we actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to enrich our culture and performance.

Who are we?

A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability.

With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Role Detail

Reporting to the Sydney based Talent & Capability Manager, this 12mth parental leave provides a rare entry position into a highly regarded and inspiring L&D team, where you will learn and grow in a supportive environment.

Working closely to support the wider Talent & Capability team, this pivotal role is responsible for supporting national and local L&D programs and initiatives in terms of:

Administration
Logistics
Reporting
General learner management system maintenance
Liaising with internal presenters/stakeholders and some external providers
Providing general assistance to other members of the T&C team with for example, milestone programs and other adhoc tasks

This role supports Partner Learning Labs, Flourish (a unique leadership development program); Graduate Experience Program; Emerging Leaders and other key L&D initiatives. You will gain access to all areas of the firm!

About You

Bringing your excellence without arrogance ethos, this role will steer your career into L&D within a high performing, supportive and inclusive team. Your creativity will be encouraged; your proactive attitude appreciated; and your genuine drive to succeed will be celebrated. You will also bring:

A passion for the L&D space, supported by a few years practical experience, perhaps in administration, in a professional environment
An ability to prioritise, organise and schedule work effectively and at times manage competing timelines
Proactive approach with an ability to anticipate and plan for impending issues and activities
Calm and positive attitude when addressing “urgent” and challenging requests from internal stakeholders
Solution focussed approach with effective interpersonal skills in order to develop excellent professional working relationships with partners, teams and external providers
Impactful communication skills, both verbal and written.
Technical capability to assist with users/queries for L&D systems, and an ease with upskilling in systems as an early adopter of new technologies

Please note internally this role is called Talent & Capability Coordinator

Next Steps

Applications close COB Wednesday 25th September 2024.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Bridget on 02) 9296 3563.

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Why work with us?

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge,

driving innovative solutions for our clients

and creating

positive social impact

We live by our

Principles

, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives,

benefits

, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.