Job Opportunity: Operations Leadership
We are seeking an experienced professional to take on a leadership role in our organization. As an Office Manager / Practice Manager, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our directors and legal team across Inverell and Tamworth.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Human Resources: Recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, training, and performance management of administration staff
* Operational Oversight: Managing day-to-day operations across both offices and supporting teams in Family Law, Criminal Law, Commercial, and Estate matters
* Financial Management: Billing, budgets, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, profit and loss, cashflow reporting, and liaising with external accountants
* Trust Accounting: Managing receipting, payments, end-of-month reconciliations, and compliance
* Systems and IT: Managing equipment, facilities, and practice management systems (Smokeball, Xero), liaising with IT providers
* Strategic Planning and Reporting: Fee earner reporting, workflow analysis, financial reporting, and contributing to firm-wide strategy
* Vendor and Contract Management: Coordinating with suppliers, external advisers, and service providers
What We Are Looking For
* 3–5+ years' experience in legal practice management or professional services operations
* Strong knowledge of finance and accounting (qualifications an advantage)
* Excellent systems knowledge (Xero and Smokeball highly regarded)
* A proactive, hands-on approach – comfortable with both big picture planning and detail execution
* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence positive change
* Confidence working directly with firm leaders in a fast-paced environment
This is a rare chance to step into a leadership role in a respected, people-first organization where your ideas, skills, and initiative will be genuinely valued.