About the role
Spruson & Ferguson is looking for a motivated and reliable IP Administrator with at least two years’ experience in intellectual property or professional services to join our Patents team in our Melbourne or Sydney offices. In this role you will be responsible for processing and lodging patent applications.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced team and Australia’s largest intellectual property firm.
Spruson & Ferguson is committed to creating a flexible work environment and we are offering hybrid work options for this position. We welcome individuals who are looking to work in a flexible and collaborative environment.
Key responsibilities
The key responsibilities for this role include:
- Data entry
- Acknowledging client instructions
- Checking and validating information
- Preparation of correspondence and formal documents
- Policing of files
- Producing reporting letters
- Preparing and issuing tax invoices, and
- Liaising with internal departments, professional staff, foreign associates, clients and IP Australia.
Skills and experience
To be successful in this role you will have:
- At least two years’ experience in an administrative role within intellectual property or professional services
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate level) particularly Word and Outlook
- Computer literate and able to learn new systems and implement new processes effectively
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Well-developed organisation and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A strong sense of responsibility, and
- The ability to work effectively with minimal supervision as part of a close team.
About Spruson & Ferguson
Spruson & Ferguson is one of the leading intellectual property (IP) service firms operating in the Asia-Pacific region. We have more than 130 years of experience providing a variety of services in the protection, commercialisation, enforcement and management of IP from our offices in Bangkok, Beijing, Brisbane, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Melbourne, Singapore and Sydney. Our multidisciplinary team of more than 480 people includes some of the most highly regarded IP professionals in the Asia-Pacific region. The team services a diverse client base of Fortune Global 500 companies, SMEs, public sector research organisations, foreign associates and local clients.
Spruson & Ferguson is a subsidiary of IPH Limited, the first IP services group to list on the ASX.
What we offer
Spruson & Ferguson offers a wide range of benefits aimed at supporting our employee’s ongoing development, including but not limited to:
- A flexible work environment including working from home
- A supportive team-based environment with learning and development opportunities
- Health and well-being programs, and
- Paid parental leave for all genders.
Spruson & Ferguson is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect to enable us all to feel valued and be the best we can be.
How to apply
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from diverse backgrounds. We remain committed to providing reasonable and fair adjustments to provide a positive, barrier free, transparent recruitment process and supportive workplace.
If this role sounds like a great fit, apply now with your updated resume and cover letter introducing yourself and why this role is right for you.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.