The New South Wales Bar Association is a professional association for practising barristers and associate members, such as clerks and judges. We promote the public good in relation to justice and the provision of legal services. This is achieved by promoting and maintaining the highest standards of excellence among local practising barristers.

The Bar Council is the Association’s governing body, comprised of 21 barristers elected by the membership. The Bar Council is the designated local regulatory authority for a range of functions under the Legal Profession Uniform Law. The Bar Council is assisted by specialist committees comprised of barrister-volunteers, who offer their skills and expertise for the benefit of the public and the profession. Committees regularly advise and assist the Bar Council in matters of law reform and public affairs, including responding to matters of public policy and the administration of justice.

About the Role

The Bar Association is seeking an experienced Manager Learning Design and Development to assist the Director, Professional Standards and Support to develop, direct, implement and manage the education programmes (Bar Practice Course, Reading Programme, and Continuing Professional Development programmes) of the New South Wales Bar Association. The role is for a fixed term contract ending in January 2024, with possible extension.

The role will provide a variety of opportunities for professional development and an insight into practice at the NSW Bar.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Management, coordination and ongoing administration of the education programmes, including, but not limited to, the Bar Practice Course (BPC); Reading Programme; Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme.
• Assisting the Director, Professional Standards and Support, in planning, developing, managing and continually reviewing the content of the programmes in order to ensure that organisational learning and development activities support current and future business and professional standards of the NSW Bar Association.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other parts of the NSW Bar Association to execute projects, programs and events.
• Research and identify new technologies and techniques to further improve, tailor and support learning at the NSW Bar Association.

• Interest in or experience with data analysis.
• Actively promote improvements in learning material design and delivery in line with evaluation, feedback and organisational priorities.

• Manage and maintain the website content relating to the education programmes, including the recording and publication of CPD seminars and papers through the Association’s current CPD Online platform.
• Attending to other general administrative tasks.
• Other duties as required by the Executive Director and the Director, Professional Standards and Support.
• Working hours are 10.30am - 6.30pm and some work outside the core standard hours will be required.

The successful applicant will have the following essential skills and aptitudes:

• Strong organisational skills.
• Highly effective communication, leadership and project management skills.
• High level oral and written communication.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of, or demonstrated interest in, education, particularly in a professional or legal setting.
• General understanding of legal and business concepts, or the capacity to learn them quickly.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think analytically and strategically, experience in data analysis.
• Ability to cope calmly and effectively with conflicting demands and tight deadlines – particularly simultaneous projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
• Confidence to address a group in a learning environment, as required.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills and an ability to work collaboratively.
• A commitment to high work standards and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Ability to work in a small team environment with minimal supervision.

The Association is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability.

The New South Wales Bar Association supports flexible working practices. We are located in the CBD and work from home for part of the week.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please submit your CV, with a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the essential skills and aptitudes you possess for the position.

Please note strong candidates will be interviewed prior to the close of applications. Early applications are encouraged.

If you have any queries please contact Bali Kaur, Director Professional Standards and Support on 9232 4055.

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The New South Wales Bar Association (Association) values your privacy and is committed to handling personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

Any personal information that you provide during the recruitment process is collected by the Association for the purpose of considering your application for employment. This may include using and disclosing your personal information (and that of any referees or others mentioned in your application) to conduct reference or other pre-employment checks. If you choose not to provide your personal information to us, we may not be able to process your application.

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By submitting an application for this role, you are consenting to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as described above.