Project and Engagement Officer -CLI – Part Time, Permanent

Location: Sydney or Brisbane

What do we offer?

• Attractive salary package
• Hybrid working environment
• Great benefits such as,

o   additional annual leave over Christmas period

o   Educational Assistance program available for career development

• Equal opportunities, diverse and inclusive environment
• A supportive and collaborative culture in an established, non-profit, purpose-driven public company
• An exceptional opportunity to be part of the legal community and to support law students and early career lawyers in their career development journeys

Purpose of the Role

The Project & Engagement Officer is the delivery engine of the CLI, supporting the design, coordination, and execution of events, communications, and stakeholder engagement activities. Reporting to the Manager, this role ensures CLI programs are well-organised, visible, and impactful.

Key Accountabilities

The Project and Engagement Officer-CLI will be responsible for the following areas and key accountabilities:

•  Coordinate events, webinars, and workshops, including logistics, registrations, and post-event evaluations.
• Support podcasts, video production, and digital content distribution.
• Manage day-to-day communications with stakeholders, including newsletters, LinkedIn posts, and website updates.
• Assist with survey design, data collection, and preliminary analysis.
• Provide administrative and operational support for CLI activities, including scheduling, invoicing, and reporting.
• Contribute to the design of toolkits, playbooks, and resources.

A more detailed position description is attached.

 About you 

 Experience, Skills and Attributes

• Experience in events coordination, communications, or project support in a professional services, education, or not-for-profit environment.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including social media proficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships.
• Comfortable working independently and proactively in a small team environment.
• Tertiary qualifications in communications, events, business, or related field desirable.

As an employer who embraces equity, diversity and inclusion and respects the rights of all people, we hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued.  

Applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold a valid work permit or visa

If interested please send your CV with a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to hr@collaw.edu.au

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