Maureen Schull Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Australia

I am currently the National Manager for the Family, Wills & Estates Group, with a broad portfolio of responsibilities that include:- Growing the team and building a national service offering- Operational excellence: managing the administration team, service delivery quality control, financial forecasting, practice management, and innovation- Strategic Planning: monitoring and implementing the Family Group’s strategic initiatives- Managing the client feedback process- Business development, sponsorship, marketing, and editorial support- Professional development- Executive advice and support for principals.When I first joined BN I was also responsible for national operations with oversight of state-based office managers.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Managing the Family Law Section, including:- Establishing and driving business plans to strengthen and grow national membership with a focus on enhancing and adding value to member services- Managing law reform program including research and preparation of reports, briefing papers, and submissions to Government and other bodies- Leading the transition to digital delivery of member services, including publications and professional development- Development and delivery of professional development activities, including the biennial national family law conference (largest regular legal conference held in Australia)- Financial management, including the preparation of annual budgets, resource allocation, preparation and submission of grant applications- Leading the development and implementation of an online membership database, website and App- Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with a range of Government and other bodies (including liaison with government ministers and heads of jurisdiction)- Media liaison, including preparation of media releases and speeches- Editorial support, production management and distribution of publications- Advising on sponsorship, marketing and advertising opportunities (and managing relationships)- Secretariat support for the national executive

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Working with the national board, I was responsible for a broad range of activities including:- Financial management (preparation and reconciliation of budgets)- Overseeing compliance with legal and regulatory obligations- Delivering professional development and training events for arbitrators and mediators- Developing and implementing a membership database and website- Managing accreditation for mediators- Secretariat support for board members- Overseeing the day to day activities of the Institute.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

My experience within the Department ranged across:- Judicial education: approving, evaluating and providing funding for educational and professional development programs for the judiciary- Providing advice to Ministers on various law reform and access to justice projects- Courts administration: including policy advice to the Attorney-General in relation to federal courts and tribunals, the appointment of judicial officers and other statutory office holders (including negotiating terms and conditions), court and tribunal funding and fee regulations- Human Resources: including payroll and policy advice in relation to conditions of service and benefits for judicial officers, statutory office holders and staff.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Graduate Certificate, Justice Studies