Who we are? You may not have heard of AMES Australasia before, but we can almost guarantee you own something we’ve brought to market. Our products are in the hands, sheds, homes and backyards of people all across Australia and New Zealand. We exist to design, create and efficiently supply innovative products that enhance the homes, landscapes and lifestyles of all our customers. We are the people that bring iconic Australian heritage brands to life for modern consumers and tradies; brands like Hills, Cyclone and Kelso. We are also the container gardening experts, with Northcote Pottery. We rekindle the spark of relationships with our Glow outdoor heating products. We teach people to use water sustainably at home, to become “Nylexperts” with Nylex. And we are market leaders with brands like Tuscan Path, Australia’s only brand with a holistic offering for landscaping DIYers. At our core, though, we are problem-solvers. We put our customers’ needs at the heart of our decisions, and we have been first to market with innumerable innovations over the decades, fuelled by a combination of customer insights, in-house R&D capability, and carefully selected partnerships that drive us to be better. We can do all of this because we’re really picky about who we choose to join us. We hire people who care about the work, and care for each other. We believe that organisations need to be about purpose as well as profit. And we give our people opportunities that help them realise both their personal and professional potential, through these values: Keep our Customers FIRST Have a positive, caring and family attitude Keep it real. open and honest… always. BE the change we seek Have a passion for winning Make it Happen Seek ‘Win-Wins’ for all Treasure creativity CELEBRATE… together We also enjoy the backing of The AMES Companies, Inc (the largest suppliers of non-powered landscaping products in the United States), as a subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF). We are AMES Australasia. Want to join us? Role and responsibilities We are currently seeking an IP Administrator to join the team to help manage and administer our Intellectual Property and Trademark portfolio. Working with our senior management your responsibilities will include: management and administration of our IP portfolio, comprising of more than 700 tradenames, patents and designs in Australia, New Zealand and several other countries managing email communications to ensure deadlines are met Being the key contact with our current Patent & Trademark attorneys Working closely with the Product and Design teams to understand the business’ IP requirements so these can be communicated to our attorneys Implementing a project management tool to manage and report IP projects Working within an IP data base and tracking the progress of searches, applications, registrations, prosecutions and objections Improve the on-going maintenance of our portfolio and look at gaps in our IP portfolio Skills and experience You need to be an innovative thinker and have an interest to organise and simplify our processes. Experience in an IP administrative role is required. An understanding of IP documentation is required, knowing what to look for The role requires a very organised individual, with excellent administration skills and a willingness to dig in and get the job done. Excellent communication skills – helping those who are commercially focused understand the legal requirements of IP Comfortable with working with a data base and tracking the progress Positive attitude and a wiliness to be part of the team. What’s on offer Flexibility of hours – part-time, school hours – minimum 20 hours per week Competitive salary rate and bonus Fun and friendly open plan working environment