Legal Operations Officer
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Apply to this jobFull time, fixed term until 19 December 2025
Contribute to impactful innovation projects within a collegiate and high performing team
Hybrid WFH and Camperdown campus
Base Salary $108K + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Legal Operations Officer supports the University’s legal team’s innovation agenda with a focus on technology and automation.
Your primary responsibility in this role will be to support the scale up of the Office of General Counsel (OGC)’s contract simplification and automation project – Fast Track Contracts – to streamline contracting and cut red tape for the University community.
Under the broad guidance of the Director, Legal Operations, your key responsibilities will be to:
use the University’s “no code” workflow automation software, Nintex Workflow Automation, to develop and deploy automated contracts, and improve and maintain those workflows over time
scope, develop and deliver high quality automation projects in accordance with firm project milestones
build rapport with key stakeholders within and external to OGC in relation to legal innovation to deliver an exceptional end user experience
help us more broadly to create and champion best practice simplification and improvement frameworks, tools and methodologies and expand learning opportunities in relation to legal innovation within OGC and beyond to better support the important work of the University’s academic community.
About you
self-motivated with strong attention to detail
proven experience in workflow automation, ideally in a similar no/low code automation role in a large complex organisation
advanced working knowledge and curiosity with software programs, including Microsoft 365 applications
proven experience with HTML
tech-savvy with a growth mindset around self-led continuous education and up-skilling
excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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Support legal team’s innovation projects focusing on automation and contract simplification.
Job title
Legal Operations Officer
Experience level
3+ years
Industry
education
Location requirements
Camperdown Campus, hybrid work allowed
Salary
$108K + 17% superannuation
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
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