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Business Development Consultant, Workplace
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Why Sparke Helmore?
As an independent Australian firm with a long history and a big heart, we have a rich story to tell. Our spirit is built on the power of relationships with our people, clients, and communities.
At Sparke Helmore, you’ll be actively involved as part of a diverse, genuine, and friendly team. We’ll help you harness your ambition and take your skills to new heights with exposure to outstanding clients and easy access to exceptional leaders and mentors.
Your story is yours to define. We’d like to be part of it and for you to be part of ours.
Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Consultant to join our dynamic and innovative Business Development, Marketing, Events, and Communications team in Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, or Sydney.
About the team and the role
This role is responsible for providing proactive business development support and marketing advice to the firm’s market-leading and strategically important Workplace practice group. Our Workplace Practice Group is highly regarded and respected for being the safe pair of hands organisations need to resolve workplace issues as quickly and seamlessly as possible.
Supporting the Senior Business Development Manager, your key responsibilities include:
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- Supporting the Workplace practice group in delivering timely, high-quality business development initiatives aligned to the group's strategic objectives.
- Assisting with client relationship management activities for key clients.
- Coordinating and project managing practice group bids, tenders, and quotes, including leading kick-off meetings, drafting content, tender debriefs, and ensuring compliance with bid processes.
- Capturing and maintaining all relevant information used in bids, capability statements, CVs, website, and legal directory submissions.
- Working with the Senior Business Development Manager to deliver effective marketing collateral, publications, and events and sponsorships.
- Collaborating closely with the wider Business Development, Marketing, Events, and Communications team and providing support on broader projects and initiatives as required.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Prior business development experience in a law firm or professional services is essential. You might be a Coordinator looking for the next step or an Advisor wanting to join a market-leading team.
- A genuine interest in Workplace law (employment and work health and safety) and keeping up to date with industry trends. Direct experience in this area of law is desirable but not essential.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including experience delivering strong written tender and capability documentation.
- A tertiary qualification in marketing, business, communications, or related discipline is highly regarded.
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What Sparke Helmore can offer you
Our culture is one which values and celebrates diversity to better represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us - and bring their whole selves to work.
We recognise people value things differently. That's why our comprehensive benefits program is wide ranging so that everyone can find something that appeals to them. We're sure you will find something to love about what Sparke Helmore has to offer.
To find out more about what is on offer at Sparke Helmore please visit our website: Join us
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Background Screening: Successful applications will be subject to pre-employment and in some circumstances, ongoing background checks which include a criminal history check.
For further information regarding this opportunity please contact Anthony Demarco on +61 2 9373 1401.
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