Membership Coordinator
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Full Time position
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Varied role in supportive team environment
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CBD location
This is an exciting opportunity to work for the peak body representing the Victorian legal profession. The Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) is a professional association with far reaching legal, community and political influence.
LIV Membership is located within the Member Services department. Member Services provides a central point of contact for members, legal practitioners, LIV staff and the public seeking information about LIV services. Member Services is responsible for the operation of LIV Reception, the Legal Referral Service, which provides callers with referrals to appropriate legal practitioners and accredited specialists, and in conjunction with Marketing and Business Development, member attraction and retention strategies.
The Membership Coordinator will provide a high level of service to LIV members and play an integral role in membership growth activities; ensuring members derive maximum value from their LIV membership.
This position provides a balance between member services and administration and includes attending to membership inquiries and administration, providing members of the public with referrals to law firms, customer service, sales and assistance with membership growth and retention, reception duties and data entry.
The role requires an experienced, energetic and customer focused individual with excellent communication skills who has the ability to work in a multi-skilled team environment in the provision of high quality member services. Sales / business development skills would be an advantage.
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To apply, please submit your resume via email to Simone Grace, Human Resources Coordinator at applications@liv.asn.au.
Applications close Friday 25th May, 2012.
Lawyer - Ethics
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Approx. 5+ years PAE
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CBD location
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Fulltime, 10 month contract
This is an exciting opportunity to work for the peak legal body representing Victorian lawyers. The Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) is a professional association with far reaching legal, community and political influence, located in the heart of the CBD.
The Ethics Lawyer will work collaboratively with the Ethics Manager in the identification, development and implementation of a number of key policies, strategies and initiatives to drive the understanding of ethics in the legal profession and to promote the Ethics Department and the LIV as the forerunner in legal ethics.
Within the ethics program, the Ethics Lawyer will provide advice to the legal profession, prepare and present Ethics Committee Rulings to the Ethics Committee, and present seminars in line with the Ethics Education Syllabus to the profession. (Some travel and overnight stays will be required from time to time.)
The Ethics Lawyer will assist in the development and maintenance of key relationships to encourage positive participation with internal LIV Departments and external groups and committees. The Ethics Lawyer will implement strong cooperative and information-sharing relationships to enhance internal and external operational processes and initiatives.
Desirable knowledge and skills include;
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Bright, strategic thinker with good technical skills
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Knowledge and understanding of legal ethics and the issues realistically faced by practitioners;
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Strong desire to implement change and assist the legal profession;
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Highly motivated and energised with keen attention to detail;
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Ability to liaise with, understand and identify mutual interest areas of stakeholders.
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Experience in presenting seminars is preferred.
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Applications should be sent via email to applications@liv.asn.au. For more information and a full position description please visit the LIV website or contact Annalise Wood on 9607 9411.
Applications close Thursday 3rd May 2012.
Events & Functions Manager
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Part Time, 4 days a week
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12 month maternity leave position
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CBD location
This is an exciting opportunity to work for the peak legal body representing Victorian lawyers. The Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) is a professional association with far reaching legal, community and political influence, located in the heart of the CBD.
The Events Manager is responsible for the development and effective delivery of the LIV events program that supports the delivery of the LIV strategic plan, provides LIV members with a sense of belonging to the legal community, facilitates forums for information sharing, discussion and/or debate, recognises members’ milestones and achievements, promotes the LIV to various target audiences and provides a tangible member benefit.
The Events department is a part of the Membership and Marketing Business Unit. Functions of the Membership & Marketing business unit include: member services, library, referral service, membership acquisition and retention, marketing, marketing communications and eMarketing, brand management, event management, graphic design, market research, web services and sponsorship & affinity programs. This role has a senior and a junior Event Coordinator reporting to it.
Key responsibilities:
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Develop, oversee and implement effective and timely delivery of events that support the LIV’s strategic plan and comply with the Events policy
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Effectively manage the Events budget to ensure that revenue and expenditure targets are met
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Actively manage the Events team to ensure they perform to the highest standard and deliver excellent customer service
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Build and maintain good working relationships with key internal clients and other stakeholders
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Maintain and develop strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure cost control through negotiation.
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Continually evaluate all events and make recommendations for improvement to ensure they are current, topical and appeal to key member segments and the wider community
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Work closely with the other members of the Membership & Marketing Business Unit to share information about events and contribute to the development and implementation of a more effective and efficient marketing and communications process
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Actively participate in the Membership & Marketing Business Unit management team and contribute to the development of marketing initiatives that support the growth of the LIV’s business
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Manage and review the Event contents on the LIV website to ensure that it is always up-to-date, accessible and relevant to members
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Prepare reports and reviews in relation to the operation of the Events Department as required
Although this is a 4 day a week position, the role does require some after hours work to attend events, but with a time in lieu scheme in place.
To apply you will be tertiary qualified in event management and have a minimum of 3 years’ Event Management experience in a membership organisation, professional services or corporate environment. Your proven skills in managing and developing staff and successfully managing an events budget, together with your outstanding organizational skills, ability to resolve multiple and frequent issues within set timeframes, and confidence in communicating with and managing a large number of internal and external stakeholders will ensure your success.
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Please submit your resume and cover letter via email to applications@liv.asn.au. For further information and a full position description please visit our website or phone Simone Grace on 9607 9448.
Applications close Friday 4th May 2012
Membership & Marketing Manager
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Supportive team environment
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CBD location
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Strategic Management Position
This is an exciting opportunity to work for the peak body representing the Victorian legal profession. The Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) is a professional association with far reaching legal, community and political influence.
Key responsibilities of the Membership and Marketing Business Unit include: membership strategies including acquisition, retention and engagement and management affinity programs, marketing, emarketing, communications, brand management, event management, graphic design, market research, web services and delivery of library and legal referral services
The Manager is responsible for managing:
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Development of membership acquisition, retention and engagement strategies and ensuring their implementation
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Development and delivery of a LIV marketing strategy that meets the growth activities of the LIV and strengthens brand awareness
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Delivery of the wider LIV purpose, vision and objectives through effective communication and cross promotion of LIV products, services, programs and activities
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Promotion of LIV products and services to the legal sector and community
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Affinity program revenue streams
This position requires someone with Postgraduate qualifications or someone progressing towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or extensive experience and management expertise or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/ training.
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Interested candidates should send their resume and covering letter to Annalise Wood, Human Resources Coordinator at
applications@liv.asn.au
Applications close: Friday 23rd March 2012.
Project Consultant, Mental Health in the Legal Profession
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CBD location
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Part Time, 12 months fixed term contract
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Exciting project
This is an exciting opportunity to work for the peak legal body representing Victorian lawyers. The Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) is a professional association with far reaching legal, community and political influence, located in the heart of the CBD.
The LIV, in conjunction with the Legal Services Board, are working on the project, Mental Health in the Legal Profession: - A preventative Strategy Project.
Employed on a part time basis, the Project Consultant will have primary responsibility for delivery of the Project and will be required to provide monthly reports, in addition to milestone reports to the Legal Services Board.
The Project is expected to run from January to December 2012.
Project aims:
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To increase understanding of the link between personality traits and incidence of mental health issues such as stress, anxiety and depression within the legal profession.
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To improve the capacity of lawyers to recognise how their personality factors impact mental health.
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To increase self-awareness and build resilience in the legal profession.
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To enhance the levels of retention of lawyers and thereby ensure the sustainability of the profession.
The Project Consultant is required to have a minimum of five years’ experience in primary research, report writing and managing consultations through reference groups. A legal qualification or an understanding of the regulation of the legal profession will be highly regarded, as will experience in the health industry.
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Interested candidates should send their resume and covering letter to Annalise Wood, Human Resources Coordinator at
applications@liv.asn.au
Applications close Friday 9th March 2012.