Resource Consultant

Your role

At Allens, our business teams are specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges.

As a Resource Consultant you'll play a critical role facilitating the movement of staff and work across the Firm. Based in our Sydney or Melbourne office as part of our wider People & Development team, your role will focus on finding the optimal allocation of work that satisfies both the business and our employees, taking into consideration various factors such as client demands, financial objectives, staff career progression and employee welfare.

As a Resource Consultant, you will:

• Lead Resource Management for specific Practice Groups across the Firm, collaborating closely with Resource Managers in other Practice Groups to ensure effective work allocation and resource planning.

• Assess the workload and capacity of lawyers within Practice Groups to determine the availability and capability for taking on new projects / matters.

• Analyse projects / matters, including timelines and necessary skill sets, to identify the most suitable resources considering expertise, availability, and development opportunities.

• Provide data analysis and reporting for the Resource Management function

• Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders across the Firm to understand project / matter progress, anticipate resource needs, and address any challenges that may arise to ensure effective work allocation.

• Track and monitor the progress and performance of assigned tasks and responsibilities to ensure timely completion and quality deliverables.

• Support the Resource Management team & wider People and Development team on firmwide projects and initiatives.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. Hybrid working (60% in the office) is how we work however flexibility matters at Allens, so if you are seeking hybrid working or are looking for flexibility in your work, we would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you.

About you

You will have:

• An understanding of resource management or workforce allocation in a professional services or legal environment is desirable however experience in client facing roles (such as recruitment, project management or similar) with plenty of stakeholder engagement will also be considered.

• A basic understanding of resource planning, allocation and optimisation principles (desirable).

• Experience liaising with, negotiating with, and influencing senior stakeholders.

• An ability to interpret and analyse data.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

• The ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• A proactive approach to work and learning.

Your development

In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.

Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.

Our perks

Our benefits include:

• Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.

• Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families.

• Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.

• Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.

• Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.

Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.

How to apply?

We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please reach out to Thomas Wigglesworth, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager.  

At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at [email protected]. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at [email protected]. The right role for you might be just around the corner!