Assistant, Global Business Acceptance Team (12mth parental leave)

• 12mth parental leave – Career pathway opportunities
• With a systems and data focus, this is an administration role with variation
• We are about to enter a new era at the firm – This is an exciting time to be part of the change

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Who are we?      

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

We help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

Role Detail

Based in the Sydney CBD office, with a balanced approach to WFH, this role focuses on providing administrative support to the Global Business Acceptance Team (GBAT). Business acceptance is essentially engagement risk. New business acceptance involves managing professional conduct obligations, as well as commercial, regulatory and reputational risks when accepting new clients and matters. GBAT are commercially minded with a focus to enable the acceptance of new clients and matters and maximise opportunities. The team manages potential engagement risks, using centralised global client, matter and third-party data, as part of the onboarding process.

Joining this pivotal team in a 12mth parental leave cover, you will report to the Head of Business Acceptance – Conflicts and work closely with all members of GBAT. This role requires confidentiality, strong administrative, organisational, project management and communication skills and the ability to build rapport at all levels. It also requires the ability to organise and analyse data and information in various databases and formats.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Entering and maintaining data and information in the firm’s global systems and databases
• Running reports
• Preparing agenda and minutes of meetings
• Content management and publication of intranet pages
• Adhoc administration and project support to the GBAT leadership team
• AMEX reconciliation
• First point of contact for general queries
• Managing leave and travel for the team
• Scheduling meetings and events
• Becoming the team AI champion
• Scope to be involved in ad hoc projects throughout the year

About You

At the core, this is an administration role that offers the opportunity to stretch into other areas and will give you rare exposure to the belly of the firm through process and systems. This position could suit an early career professional with an organised and meticulous approach who enjoys adding value through team support. Joining a team with an excellence without arrogance ethos you will need:

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft office applications (Word, Powerpoint and Excel)
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage workload
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent proof reading and editing skills
• Solution focussed approach
• A confident, friendly and helpful “can do” manner
• Diary management (Outlook)

Please note internally this role is called Business Acceptance Assistant.

Next Steps

Please click ‘Apply Now’ to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you’re applying and your resume to support your experience.

Applications close COB Friday 23rd January 2026.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Bridget on 02) 9296 3563.

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Why work with us?

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact. 

We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do.  We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.