Job Description
This isn't just an Office Manager position. It's an opportunity to help shape the future of a growing law firm.
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We're partnering with a progressive boutique law firm that is entering an exciting period of growth. With offices across Brisbane, the Directors are looking for an experienced, commercially-minded Office Manager who wants to become a true business partner rather than simply keeping the office running.
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If you're someone who enjoys improving systems, supporting people, leading projects and thinking strategically, this role offers genuine long-term career progression. The successful candidate will work closely with the Directors across all areas of the business, with the potential to progress into a General Manager position as the firm continues to grow.
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Why you'll love this opportunity
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Genuine career pathway towards a General Manager position
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Work directly with supportive, approachable Directors
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Choose to be based from Sandgate, Brisbane CBD or Mitchelton
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Diverse role with no two days the same
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Opportunity to influence business operations and future growth
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Collaborative team culture with flexibility and autonomy
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Professional development and ongoing learning encouraged
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The role
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As the Office Manager, you'll become the operational heartbeat of the firm, ensuring everything runs efficiently while driving continuous improvement across the business.
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You'll have involvement across:
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Operations & Office Management
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Managing the day-to-day operations of the firm
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Improving systems, processes and workflows
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Coordinating facilities, IT providers and office suppliers
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Supporting Directors with administration and business initiatives
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Managing secure custody, precedents and internal documentation
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Assisting with compliance and operational risk management
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Projects & Business Growth
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Leading operational improvement projects
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Supporting the Directors with firm-wide initiatives
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Developing policies, procedures and business frameworks
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Helping build scalable systems as the firm grows
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People & Culture
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Coordinating recruitment, onboarding and offboarding
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Supporting employee engagement and HR administration
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Maintaining staff records and compliance requirements
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Assisting with training and professional development coordination
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Marketing & Client Engagement
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Coordinating marketing initiatives and client communications
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Assisting with events, networking and business development activities
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Maintaining website and social media content
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Preparing submissions, capability statements and promotional material
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About you
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You'll be someone who naturally looks for better ways of doing things.
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You enjoy taking ownership, solving problems and building strong relationships with people at every level of the business.
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Ideally you'll bring:
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Previous experience as an Office Manager, Administration Manager, Practice Manager or similar leadership role
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Outstanding organisational and project management skills
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Confidence managing multiple priorities simultaneously
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A proactive, solutions-focused approach
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Experience within legal environments (highly regarded)
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Experience with HR, recruitment or marketing functions (advantageous)
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Familiarity with Actionstep and/or Xero would be beneficial
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The opportunity
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This position would suit someone who has mastered office management and is ready for the next step.
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The Directors are looking for someone who wants to contribute ideas, improve the way the business operates, support continued growth and become a trusted member of the leadership team.
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If you're ambitious, commercially minded and excited by the prospect of building a long-term career with a growing firm, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Office Manager (Queensland)
🏢 HarperLloyd Recruitment
📍 Queensland