At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why many are incredibly longstanding. And we enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 100 years.

We are where you need us to be. We are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. Our international footprint is extensive and committed.

We are at our best tackling complexity and navigating change. We work alongside you on demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, ESG, infrastructure and resources. And we're focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world, including technology and digitalisation.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours.

Your goals. Our ambition.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Resource Manager to join our Human Resources team in Melbourne or Sydney on a 12-month maximum term contract.

In this role you will deliver and drive expert work allocation technology and advice to two national legal practice groups (see below), balancing the needs of our clients, business, and the career aspirations and wellbeing of our people.

Employment, Industrial Relations & Safety

Competition, Regulation & Trade

You will solve complex work allocation problems and anticipate business challenges that may arise, advising on solutions and preventative measures. You will maintain a broad appreciation of supply and demand needs across the global firm, driving mobility wherever possible and optimising allocation of work.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Prior experience at Manager level within a Resource Management function, ideally within a large professional services or legal environment.

Demonstrable experience in building strategic relationships at all levels.

Outstanding communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Experience identifying and executing mobility opportunities.

Demonstrable experience in data analysis, planning, forecasting, trend spotting, mitigating risks, and reporting.

Ability to understand and analyse utilisation data and practice-specific work types to make resourcing decisions based on data and partner and staff preferences.

A proactive approach, with an ability to act quickly under tight deadlines.

A strong commercial and client focus, with an ability to understand key business drivers including the impact that utilisation and leverage has on profitability.

The confidence to present to senior stakeholders in person and virtually.

Excellent IT skills/ experience working with resource management software.

What you can expect from us:

We're a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.

We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.

We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.

We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you'll have it and we'll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities and effectively manage things within your control.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values-Human, Bold, and Outstanding.