Early Careers & Learning Consultant

Are you passionate about developing talent and creating impactful people experiences Do you thrive in an environment where you can shape the careers of early professionals while delivering innovative learning and development initiatives If so wed love to hear from you!

Were seeking an Early Careers & Learning Consultant to join our Perth office on a 12-month contract to cover a period of parental leave. This unique role offers the opportunity to work across two key areas of our People & Development (P&D) team: Early Careers and Learning & Leadership.

About us:

Clayton Utz is one of Australias leading law firms and youll be joining a supportive team dedicated to developing the next generation of lawyers. Were proud to be ranked as a Top Graduate Employer by the AAGE and we pride ourselves on creating exceptional recruitment and development experiences that equip our clerks graduates and lawyers with the skills guidance and confidence they need to succeed. We believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace where everyones ideas are valued and where collaboration drives innovation.

The role:

As the Early Careers & Learning Consultant for our Perth office you will split your time between managing the end-to-end recruitment and development of our vacation clerks and graduates in Perth and delivering local and national learning initiatives that support the growth and capability of our people. This is a diverse and rewarding role that will see you working closely with stakeholders across the firm to deliver high-quality programs and initiatives.

Your role will involve:

Early Careers:

• Managing the end-to-end recruitment process for vacation clerks and graduates including shortlisting interviewing and coordinating rotations.
• Overseeing the smooth running of the vacation clerkship and graduate programs in Perth ensuring an exceptional experience for participants.
• Providing guidance and support to clerks and graduates throughout their programs including coordinating Practical Legal Training (PLT) with external providers.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with universities law societies and student groups to position Clayton Utz as an employer of choice.

Learning & Leadership:

• Designing and delivering tailored learning programs and materials to meet the needs of employees and align with the firms strategic goals.
• Facilitating workshops training sessions and group discussions for employees at all levels from clerks to senior leaders.
• Conducting needs assessments to identify skill gaps recommending appropriate learning solutions and evaluating the effectiveness of learning programs.
• Supporting change management initiatives including training and communication to help employees adapt to new policies procedures or technologies.

What were looking for:

Were looking for someone who is enthusiastic empathetic and driven by a genuine desire to help others succeed. Youll need to be a confident communicator good at building relationships and able to navigate complex challenges by coming up with creative solutions.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A background in early careers recruitment learning and development or a similar HR role.
• Experience working in a legal or professional services firm or similar environment.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine desire to help others succeed.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Why join us

Youll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values your contributions and encourages your professional growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across two key areas of P&D gaining exposure to both Early Careers and Learning & Leadership. With a presence in all our major offices our national P&D team advises the business on all people-related initiatives including talent management employee relations resourcing recruitment remuneration benefits reporting learning and organisational development.

If youre excited about the opportunity to make a positive impact on the careers of our graduate lawyers we cant wait to hear from you!

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How to Apply

We prefer to work directly with candidates if you are interested in this role please click the Apply button or contact the consultant details below for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Consultant Contact Details

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