Top tier, privately owned intellectual property (IP) firm

• Great workplace culture and flexibility
• Hands on career development training and growth opportunity

*Please note that the title of this position listed may be subject to change 

 Administrator

This is an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join our highly successful New Filings Team in Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne or Sydney.

The New Filings Team is responsible for the preparation and lodgment of Patent and Design applications with the Australian Patent Office, the Australian Design Office and the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand.

This is a full-time permanent position. Flexible working options available. 

Responsibilities include:

• File and report Australian and New Zealand Patent and Design applications within required time frames. 
•  Prepare, produce and distribute filing receipts. 
•  Prepare and file amendments to the application, including amendments of the specification, correction to inventorship, applicant address or applicant name.
• Cooperate with the Credit Supervisor to ensure that debt collection policies are met. 
• Liaise with internal and external clients regarding queries. 
• Open new Australian and New Zealand Patent and Design records.
• Maintain internal databases.
• Prepare estimates to file Australian and New Zealand Patent and Design applications.
•  Prepare and request examination for Australian and New Zealand Patent and Design applications.
•  Prepare and report invoices.

We will provide full training, ongoing support and a competitive remuneration package. Your friendliness, flexibility and enthusiasm will enable you to fit into the friendly and supportive team.

The successful candidate must have:

• A positive, energetic, flexible and hard-working attitude;
• Two to three years’ experience in an administration/similar role;
• Experience within the IP industry will be highly regarded; 
• Ability to work well under pressure;
• Intermediate to advanced MS Word and Outlook;
• Proficiency in using databases (experience in Inprotech will be a desirable attribute and will be considered favourably);
• Strong communication skills;
• High attention to detail; and
• Fluent written and spoken English.

All expressions of interest are strictly confidential.

Culture and Benefits
Become a part of our inclusive and people-driven culture. At FB Rice you will be guided in a continuous learning environment, enabling you to grow and progress throughout your career. 

Our team is key to providing the best patent and trade mark services in Australia to our clients, therefore our focus has always been to develop a business that is a great place to work. We offer a range of excellent employee benefits such as:

• Hybrid working policy that encourages flexible working arrangements 
• Reward and recognition program that recognises individual and team performance 
• A Social Club which provides a wide range of activities throughout the year
• Health and Wellbeing program including access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 

Working at FB Rice
You will be joining a long-established and successful top tier intellectual property firm acknowledged for its client experience and expertise through a number of industry awards. FB Rice represents an extensive range of loyal local and international clients; with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide and New Zealand 

As a privately-owned partnership that is committed to seeing the firm remain wholly owned by its partners, we are able to offer a variety of staff benefits as demonstrated above.

How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and CV by clicking "Apply Now".

To be eligible for this position you must be fluent in English and have an ongoing right to work in Australia. 

All expressions of interest are strictly confidential. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

FB Rice recognises the importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace, and encourages any interested candidates with the above-mentioned technical background and professional skills to apply. Please read our Inclusion and Diversity Statement on the FB Rice website at fbrice.com.au/careers.