* Permanent, full-time position
* Hybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
* Reward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progression
* Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
* Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
* Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events
* Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firm
Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you:
About The Role And Team
We have an opportunity for an Early Careers Advisor to join our People & Culture team, based in our Melbourne office but will require you to travel regularly to our other offices across Australia.
This role will work in the Early Careers team managing the end-to-end recruitment process for Early Careers programs across all H&W offices, contribute to cyclical activities such as rotations and mentoring, and collaborate with Learning & Development on induction and transition programs. You will support the national Practical Legal Training and admission processes, oversee sponsorships and promotional events, and work with Business Development & Marketing to enhance our social media presence.
This role will also see you provide policy guidance to Law Clerks and Graduates, advise on employee relations matters, ensure compliance with employment legislation, and partner with the DEI team to foster an inclusive environment.
You will mentor the Early Careers Coordinator, build stakeholder relationships, support the 1st Year placement process, drive continuous improvement through feedback, explore tech solutions like AI to streamline processes, and stay informed on industry best practices to keep our programs competitive.
About You
You will ideally have the following skills and experience:
* ideally a minimum of three years experience as a People & Culture generalist or experience in an Early Careers role within a professional services environment;
* proven experience in end-to-end recruitment within a legal or professional services environment;
* strong interviewing skills;
* a strong client (internal stakeholder) service focus and commercial/business acumen;
* outstanding attention to detail;
* excellent organisational skills and experience in large volume recruitment, managing competing priorities and demands;
* excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to develop rapport and build strong relationships with stakeholders;
* the ability to think outside of the box and adopt new and creative search methodologies;
* a team player who enjoys working co-operatively as part of a collegiate team, and can also work autonomously; and
* strong ethics and integrity and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
About Us
Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.
Hear from our people about what it's like to work at HW:
Some of our recent awards and citations include:
* Best Australian Law Firm (>$200m revenue) at the 2025 Client Choice Awards
* Ranked 7 th in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2024 and 2025
* Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards
* Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018
We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as Hallmarks .
We are also renowned for our Smarter Law approach. Smarter Law means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.
We are a firm of the future. We offer our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients. To learn more about HW visit our website.
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At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We are also committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Kim Chalmers, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, for a confidential discussion.
This vacancy is being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.