Dates
- Opening Date: 04-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 25-Sep-2024
Location
- Callaghan, NSW 2308
Salary
- $130,798 – $140,139 + 17% superannuation + leave loading
Responsibilities
- Offering comprehensive legal advice on a broad range of complex matters, with a focus on research integrity matters.
- Developing and reviewing key policies and strategies for the University’s research program, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of legal documents and agreements.
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including businesses, government bodies, and industry/community groups with a high level of professionalism.
Requirements
- A current NSW practicing certificate (or ability to obtain one)
- Minimum 3 years PQE in law, ideally with administrative law experience and/or exposure to research integrity matters.
- Strong legal drafting skills, and the ability to advise upon and resolve complex legal issues.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to build relationships and influence with impact.
- Strong time management skills, and an ability to manage competing priorities.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy)
- Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
- Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
- Wellbeing and career development programs
Notes
- Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.
Dates
- Opening Date: 23-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 06-Oct-2024
Location
- Flexible, Geelong - City, Melbourne - Burwood
Salary
- HEW 9 $132,790 - $140,744 + 17% Superannuation
Responsibilities
- Provide clear, practical and strategic legal advice to the University on employment, industrial relations, and workplace matters.
- Support stakeholders to ensure compliance with legislation, industrial instruments, common law, and internal policies.
- Draft, review, and advise on legal documents such as employment contracts, service agreements and policies, and prepare necessary reports and briefings.
- Advise on, and represent the University in negotiations, dispute resolution, and litigation, including appearing or instructing in relevant Courts and Tribunals.
- Conduct legal research and stay updated on workplace laws.
- Provide training, support and guidance to relevant stakeholders in relation to legislative change and legal compliance.
- Collaborate across teams, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and act as a trusted adviser.
- Assist stakeholders to understand key risks and issues, and appropriately balance competing interests, to deliver sound outcomes within a large and complex organisation.
- Handle legal matters efficiently and confidently, maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, a high level of communication, and a high standard of analytical thinking and problem-solving.
Requirements
- Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
- Extensive experience and management expertise; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- A Bachelor of Laws degree.
- Admission to practice as an Australian Legal Practitioner within the meaning of the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria).
- A current Practicing Certificate.
- 5+ years PQE (or equivalent skill level) preferred, including demonstrated knowledge and experience in both front end and litigious employment, industrial relations and workplace relations law matters.
Benefits
- Access to a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave.
- Flexible working arrangements to help manage work-life balance.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career.
- An inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Notes
- For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Sonia McCabe (Senior Legal Counsel) via email at sonia.mccabe@deakin.edu.au.
- For a copy of the position description, please see below: PD #564184 Legal Counsel - Employment.pdf.
Dates
- Opening Date: 10-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 25-Sep-2024
Location
- Melbourne CBD campus, hybrid ways of working
Salary
- $129,453 - $138,702 + 17% Superannuation
Responsibilities
- Serve as a proactive, service-focused point of contact for internal clients and external parties advising on general university matters, particularly education regulation.
- Advise on education regulations, student work placement agreements, delivery with international partners, insurance, trademarks, philanthropy, student clubs, governance, and marketing.
- Provide legal and strategic advice, support the negotiation, drafting, and development of agreements, policies, processes, and all related legal documents.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders.
- Maintain and enhance a suite of template documents, manage the use of external legal advice, create regular updates on relevant legal matters, and ensure compliance with all RMIT policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Experience working as a lawyer in the area of general commercial law and contracting, with in-house or private practice experience in the higher education sector being highly desirable.
- Experience advising on regulatory issues and problem solving in a legal and business context.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering business-relevant and timely legal advice through quality engagement with stakeholders.
- Proven ability to operate with a high level of confidentiality in a diplomatic manner with the ability to lead and influence others.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders from a range of experience levels.
- Holds a current practising certificate as an Australian lawyer under the Legal Profession Uniform Law.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- High quality legal services aligned with commercial needs
- Commitment to high level of customer service
- Opportunities to work collaboratively with university colleagues
- Development and maintenance of relationships with subject matter experts.
Notes
- Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
- RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation.
Dates
- Opening Date: 13-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 25-Sep-2024
Location
- Melbourne, CBD campus
Salary
- Not Available
Responsibilities
- Serve as a proactive, service-focused point of contact for internal clients and external parties advising on general university matters, particularly education regulation.
- Advise on education regulations, student work placement agreements, delivery with international partners, insurance, trademarks, philanthropy, student clubs, governance, and marketing.
- Provide legal and strategic advice, support the negotiation, drafting, and development of agreements, policies, processes, and all related legal documents.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders.
- Maintain and enhance a suite of template documents.
- Manage the use of external legal advice.
- Create regular updates on relevant legal matters.
- Ensure compliance with all RMIT policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Experience working as a lawyer in the area of general commercial law and contracting.
- In-house or private practice experience in the higher education sector is highly desirable.
- Experience advising on regulatory issues, and problem solving in a legal and business context.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering business-relevant and timely legal advice through quality engagement with stakeholders.
- Proven ability to operate with a high level of confidentiality in a diplomatic manner with the ability to lead and influence others.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders from a range of experience levels.
- Holds a current practising certificate as an Australian lawyer under the Legal Profession Uniform Law.
Benefits
- Full-time, Continuing position
- Hybrid ways of working
- High level of customer service
- Opportunity to work collaboratively with university colleagues
- Support for adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process.
Notes
- Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
- RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation.
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 19-Sep-2024
Location
- 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan QLD 4111, Australia
Salary
- A competitive salary package will be negotiated with the successful candidate
Responsibilities
- Provide the University, including the Vice Chancellor, Provost, Deputy Vice Chancellors, Pro Vice Chancellors, Chief Operating Officer, Directors and academic staff with high level, consistent, timely and practical legal advice on a range of the legal issues affecting the University.
- Interpret, draft and negotiate commercial legal arrangements across a range of subject matters including: IT, QITC and general procurement contracts, Intellectual Property, Capital projects, leases and licences, Collaboration agreements and other joint ventures arrangement.
- Conduct matters where the University is a party to legal proceedings, particularly in tribunals which may include reviewing court documents, instructing the University’s external legal providers and attending tribunals on behalf of the University.
- Provide advice on changes to legislation which affect the operations of the University.
- Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders, including external legal providers, to represent the University on negotiations and facilitate conclusion of contract arrangements.
- Active supervision and mentoring of junior team members.
- Lead and promote compliance with relevant legislation and University policies and procedures, including equity and health & safety and exhibit good practice in relation to same.
- Be a leading example of the principles and values embodied in the University’s Code of Conduct, and behave, act and communicate at all times to reflect fairness, ethics and professionalism.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in law and be eligible for admission as a solicitor or barrister in the Supreme Court of Queensland.
- At least ten (10) years post-graduation experience in commercial law.
- High level of legal practice experience (either private or in-house).
- Experience in drafting and negotiating complex legal arrangements.
- Ability to analyse issues, undertake complex research and exercise judgement on significant issues at a corporate level.
- Full unrestricted Australian work rights and will be subject to a National criminal history check.
Benefits
- Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
- Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
- Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
- Opportunities for internal mobility
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities.
Notes
- As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other campuses.
- Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.
- Griffith University maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery.
Solicitor/Clinical Supervisor (Employment Solicitor)
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Kensington, NSW, Sydney, NSW
Dates
- Opening Date: 23-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 08-Oct-2024
Location
- Kensington, NSW, Sydney, NSW
Salary
- Level 6 Position $100,354 - $107,054 + 17% Super (Level 7 Position Level is only available for applicants with the relevant skills and experience, $110,073 - $119,132)
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and conduct casework in conjunction with the other lawyers employed at the Centre in accordance with the Centre’s policies and across the range of the Centre’s advice and casework guidelines.
- Provide legal advice and conduct casework in the Centre’s collaborative Employment Rights Legal Service, together with Redfern Legal Centre and Inner City Legal Centre.
- Provide legal advice at the Centre’s regular community outreaches, and participate generally in KLC’s work in the community.
- Participate in delivering quality clinical legal education to UNSW Law students including by: assisting with the induction of students each session; supervising student participation in advice, casework and administrative duties, undertaking student assessment, assisting with the teaching of classes, and supervising and developing student projects.
- Supervise the Centre’s advice nights on a weekly basis.
- Develop and deliver community legal education (CLE) workshops and resources on relevant areas of law, with a particular focus on employment and discrimination law.
- Contribute to the Centre’s law reform activities, with a particular focus on employment and discrimination law.
- Assist in the general day to day administration of the Centre, including assisting other staff members during periods of leave.
Requirements
- Eligible to practise as a solicitor New South Wales.
- An ability to provide high quality legal advice, in employment and or discrimination law.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience working with people from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
- Experience working in a community legal centre, or legal aid environment and/or a good understanding of the legal assistance sector.
- Demonstrated experience working with people experiencing distress in relation to their legal problems.
- Experience in developing and delivering community legal education events and modules to key stakeholders.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
- Extensive experience in advice and casework (including litigation), in particular in employment and discrimination law.
- Extensive experience in delivering CLE events across all stakeholders using the latest technology and developing new CLE strategies in response to legal need.
- Demonstrated experience in law reform work, including submission and report writing.
- Proven experience providing legal supervision to solicitors, volunteers and students.
Benefits
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Career development opportunities
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
- Option to study and save with 50% off tuition fees for courses and degrees at UNSW.
- UNSW’s Flexible Work Policy provides staff with the opportunity to personalise worktimes (e.g., early start time to finish early).
- UNSW supports staff who have family responsibilities through a number of entitlements including parental leave, primary carer leave and more!
Notes
- Verification of Qualifications
- Working with Children Check
- Criminal Record Check
Dates
- Opening date: not available
- Closing date: 20-06-2024
Responsibilities
- Partner with Colleges and Portfolios to provide general legal advice on a broad range of legal, policy, risk, compliance, and contractual matters.
- Provide responsive and sound legal advice on various types of contracts and complex agreements.
- Research issues, interpret legislation, and draft documents including memoranda of advice to senior management and executives.
- Help educate and develop internal processes for staff related to contracts, audit items, policy interpretation, operational risks, reporting and related legal services.
- Provide functional support to Contracts Officers and the wider team.
- Conduct information and respond to applications within the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act.
Requirements
- A recognised law degree; and be eligible to be admitted as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia.
- Well-developed knowledge of contemporary tender and procurement processes.
- Ability to negotiate strong business outcomes with significant stakeholders including the Commonwealth Government and Industry Partners.
- Experience in the Higher Education Sector and an understanding of risk management principles (desirable).
Benefits
- 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
- Flexible working arrangements
- Wide range of professional development activities and services
- Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
Notes
- 12 months Fixed Term | Full-Time (WFH opportunities available)
- Higher Education Officer Level 7
- Location: Bedford Park
- Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
- A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
- You may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
- Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 20 June 2024
Lawyer (Litigation)
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Kensington, NSW (On campus role with hybrid working element)
Dates
- Opening Date: 23-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 08-Sep-2024
Location
- Kensington, NSW (On campus role with hybrid working element)
Salary
- From $110k + leave loading and flexible 17% super (dependent on experience level)
Responsibilities
- Partnering with our colleagues in the University to provide sound legal advice in a solution-focused, timely and effective manner
- Advising on and managing the University to resolve legal disputes
- Managing the University’s timely response to subpoenas and other legal processes
- Representing the University in a range of Courts and Tribunals
- Assisting with the development and delivery of legal training programs and projects
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in law with 2+ years’ post-qualification experience in disputes/litigation
- Admission to the Supreme Court of NSW and a current practicing certificate
- A collegiate and can-do/client-centric approach
- A flexible and adaptable attitude with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities
- Excellent interpersonal skills alongside strong verbal and written communication abilities
- An analytical and problem-solving mind with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
Benefits
- Flexible/hybrid working
- A well-established team of experienced lawyers
- Focus on career progression and support
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Discounts and entitlements
Notes
- Further information on the role requirements and responsibilities can be found on the position description.
- Applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
Dates
- Opening Date: 10-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 15-Sep-2024
Location
- Ho Chi Minh City
Salary
- Competitive salary package and allowances
Responsibilities
- 1. Support and facilitate compliance with processes and systems for the management of contract information, contract approvals, contract reporting, and contract execution.
- 2. Support and facilitate the University’s compliance with contract management and compliance programs.
- 3. Support and undertake data management and contract administration for the L&C, maintain contract registers for reporting to management as required from time to time.
- 4. Comply with and facilitate the use of physical stamp & electronic sign-off processes and procedures to enable proper execution of RMIT contracts.
- 5. Support and facilitate the automation & digitalization project in contract management lifecycle.
- 6. Support and facilitate the University’s compliance with a range of legislative provisions by reviewing and assessing departmental compliance self-assessments.
- 7. Be the contact point of L&C to provide support in contracting e.g. templates, guidance, etc.
- 8. Administer the Service Connect for Legal & Compliance department.
- 9. Assist in managing the L&C’s suppliers and budget.
- 10. Make sure the payment claim is proceeded properly.
- 11. Archive documents properly.
- 12. Support the L&C team.
- 13. Manage the legislative/policy change communication process.
- 14. Perform periodic review of the contract template in place and propose further templates where required.
- 15. Be accountable for your actions and workload to positively influence the team culture and consistently demonstrate RMIT’s values.
- 16. Comply with all RMIT policies and procedures.
Requirements
- 1. Bachelor’s degree in Law.
- 2. At least 5 years’ experience working in a similar role or a related job role.
- 3. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- 4. Excellent customer service skills with a professional and proactive approach.
- 5. High level of accuracy and confidentiality in all correspondence and administrative documents adhering to the University and departmental standards.
- 6. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- 7. Demonstrates ability to analyze, interpret, evaluate, and present information.
- 8. Well-developed interpersonal skills, including negotiation, liaison, and cross-cultural communication.
- 9. Advanced IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and other relevant business software.
- 10. Demonstrated ability to show initiative, think outside the box, and creatively solve problems.
- 11. Ability to display appropriate behaviors in line with the position, as per the RMIT Behavioral Capability Framework.
Benefits
- 1. Competitive salary package and allowances.
- 2. Generous annual leave, carer leave, and public holidays (Christmas and Tet Holidays).
- 3. Private health insurance and wellness programs.
- 4. Professional development and career advancement.
- 5. Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
- 6. A vibrant and diverse campus life and more!
Notes
Dates
- Opening Date: 16-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 17-Sep-2024
Location
- Ho Chi Minh City
Salary
- Competitive salary package and allowances
Responsibilities
- 1. Support and facilitate compliance with processes and systems for contract management
- 2. Administer the Service Connect for Legal & Compliance department
- 3. Manage the legislative/policy change communication process
- 4. Perform periodic review of contract templates
- 5. Be accountable for own actions and workload to positively influence team culture
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law
- At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role
- Excellent communication skills
- High level of accuracy and confidentiality
- Excellent organizational skills
- Advanced IT skills
- English Proficiency (IELTS General with a score of at least 6.5 or equivalent)
Benefits
- Generous annual leave, carer leave, and public holidays
- Private health insurance and wellness programs
- Professional development and career advancement
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources
- A vibrant and diverse campus life
Notes
Manager, Research Legal
University of the Sunshine Coast UniSC Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 07-Oct-2024
Location
- UniSC Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia
Salary
- Level 10, $163,035 p.a. inclusive of 17% superannuation
Responsibilities
- Take the lead in managing UniSC's research contracts and agreements, guiding every step from drafting and evaluation to negotiation and execution.
- Conduct thorough due diligence to proactively identify, minimise, and eliminate potential risks, ensuring that all contract terms are in perfect alignment with UniSC policies and external legislation.
- Collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that every research contract and agreement meets approved funding applications, funding rules, and stakeholder needs.
- Offer expertise by advising on a wide array of legal matters, including commercial and contractual arrangements, intellectual property, and related compliance and policy issues.
Requirements
- Relevant postgraduate law qualification coupled with extensive experience as a practicing lawyer, including at least five years in a senior role with supervision responsibilities, ideally within a university or research institution.
- Proven experience and expertise in advising on key legal areas relevant to this role.
- Familiarity with insurance, litigation, and court procedures, bringing a well-rounded understanding of these critical aspects.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with a strong ability to work collaboratively within a team and produce high-quality written communications.
- Demonstrated proactive approach and the ability to work independently, taking ownership to address and resolve issues that may impact service delivery, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Skilled in managing multiple tasks effectively within tight deadlines, demonstrating flexibility in a dynamic work environment while consistently providing outstanding client service.
- Strong computer literacy and a keen eye for detail, maintaining high standards even under pressure.
Benefits
- Modern teaching & research facilities.
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.
Notes
- UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences.
- For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Law Reform Solicitor/Clinical Solicitor
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Kensington, NSW, Sydney, NSW
Dates
- Opening Date: 23-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 08-Oct-2024
Location
- Kensington, NSW, Sydney, NSW
Salary
- Level 6 Position $100,354 - $107,054 + 17% Super (Level 7 Position Level is only available for applicants with the relevant skills and experience, $110,073 - $119,132)
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and participate in law reform and policy work undertaken by the Centre including the development of strategic law reform campaigns and submission writing as well as coordinating and participating and contributing to policy work of the sector in areas of expertise.
- Provide generalist legal advice and conduct casework in conjunction with the other lawyers employed at the Centre in accordance with the Centre’s policies and across the range of the Centre’s advice and casework guidelines.
- Responsible for supervising one of the Centre’s advice nights per week and participate in the Centre’s community outreaches, Health Justice Partnership and the Employment Rights Legal Service.
- Participate in delivering quality clinical legal education to UNSW Law students including by; supervising student participation in advice, casework; undertaking student assessment; sharing the teaching of classes; and supervising and developing student projects.
- Participate in the Centre’s social and digital media program and external communications.
- Assist in the general day to day administration of the Centre, including assisting other staff members during periods of leave.
- Develop and run new classes for students which incorporate active learning.
- Identify and implement Access and Equity strategies in respect of the Centre’s students and clients.
- Conduct more complex casework in line with Centre policies.
- Identify and develop proactive law reform strategies based on identifying casework trends and areas requiring reform.
- Develop and coordinate sector wide law reform responses, including the management of a range of stakeholders, including submission writing, international human rights reporting and law reform reports.
- Supervise other staff members at the Centre in accordance with the Centre’s risk management policies.
- Collaborate on projects with clinical legal educators from other universities.
Requirements
- Eligible to practise as a solicitor New South Wales.
- Demonstrated experience in providing legal advice and casework, in an area relevant to the Centre’s practice.
- An ability to undertake policy and law reform work in areas relevant to the Centre’s practice.
- An ability to undertake social and digital media and communications work.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including an ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- An ability to supervise students or volunteers, in accordance with risk management practices.
- An ability to provide legal assistance to disadvantaged clients, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
- A demonstrated commitment to social justice and knowledge of the legal assistance sector.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities a commitment to attending relevant health and safety training, including undertaking and maintaining all relevant health and police check required to work in a hospital environment.
- Extensive experience in policy work and in developing law reform and policy programs, including experience co-ordinating joint or collaborative responses.
- Extensive experience acting as a nominated person or supervising solicitor.
- Extensive experience in complex advice and casework.
- Extensive experience working in a community legal centre, or legal aid environment.
- Experience in working in tertiary education or clinical legal education and an ability to develop and deliver new classes and courses.
Benefits
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Career development opportunities
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
- Option to study and save with 50% off tuition fees for courses and degrees at UNSW.
- UNSW’s Flexible Work Policy provides staff with the opportunity to personalise worktimes (e.g., early start time to finish early).
- UNSW supports staff who have family responsibilities through a number of entitlements including parental leave, primary carer leave and more!
Notes
- Verification of Qualifications
- Working with Children Check
- Criminal Record Check
Solicitor/Clinical Supervisor - Health Justice Partnership (HJP)
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Kensington, NSW, Sydney, NSW
Dates
- Opening Date: 23-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 08-Oct-2024
Location
- Kensington, NSW, Sydney, NSW
Salary
- Level 6 Position $100,354 - $107,054 + 17% Super (Level 7 Position Level is only available for applicants with the relevant skills and experience, $110,073 - $119,132)
Responsibilities
- Provide generalist legal advice and conduct casework in conjunction with the other lawyers employed at the Centre in accordance with the Centre’s policies and across the range of the Centre’s advice and casework guidelines.
- Participate in the Centre’s community outreaches, with a focus on our Health Justice Partnership, and provide high quality legal services.
- Participate in delivering quality clinical legal education to UNSW Law students including by; supervising student participation in advice, casework; undertaking student assessment; sharing the teaching of classes; and supervising and developing student projects.
- Participate in law reform campaigns, including submission and report writing.
- Oversee the Centre’s advice nights on a weekly basis as well as supervise the volunteers and students rostered.
- Develop and deliver workshops on relevant areas of law, with a particular focus on the needs of health staff and Health Justice Partnership clients.
- Assist in the general day to day administration of the Centre, including assisting other staff members during periods of leave.
- Participate in and further the service goals of the Health Justice Partnership, including involvement in planning and development.
Requirements
- Eligible to practise as a solicitor New South Wales.
- Demonstrated experience in providing legal advice and casework, particularly in areas relevant to Health Justice clients.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including an ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- An ability to deliver community legal education to a wide range of audiences.
- An ability to supervise students or volunteers, in accordance with risk management practices.
- An ability to provide legal assistance to disadvantaged clients, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
- A demonstrated commitment to social justice and knowledge of the legal assistance sector.
- Extensive experience acting as a nominated person or supervising solicitor (for Level 7).
- Extensive experience in complex advice and casework in areas relevant to the Health Justice Partnership (for Level 7).
- Extensive experiencing developing and delivering community legal education in a health setting (for Level 7).
- Extensive experience working in a community legal centre, or legal aid environment (for Level 7).
- Extensive experience in service development, planning and development of strategic relationships including funding (for Level 7).
- Experience in working in tertiary education or clinical legal education and an ability to develop and deliver new classes and courses (for Level 7).
Benefits
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Career development opportunities
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
- Option to study and save with 50% off tuition fees for courses and degrees at UNSW.
- UNSW’s Flexible Work Policy provides staff with the opportunity to personalise worktimes (e.g., early start time to finish early).
- UNSW supports staff who have family responsibilities through a number of entitlements including parental leave, primary carer leave and more.
Notes
- You will be required to undertake vaccinations as required for contingent worker status at the hospital. This is a condition of employment.
- Verification of Qualifications, Working with Children Check, Criminal Record Check are required pre-employment checks.
Solicitor/Volunteer Officer
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Kensington, NSW, Sydney, NSW
Dates
- Opening Date: 24-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 08-Oct-2024
Location
- Kensington, NSW, Sydney, NSW
Salary
- Level 6 Position $100,354 - $107,054 + 17% Super (Level 7 Position Level is only available for applicants with the relevant skills and experience, $110,073 - $119,132)
Responsibilities
- Provide generalist advice and conduct casework in conjunction with the other lawyers employed at the Centre in accordance with the Centre’s policies and across the range of the Centre’s advice and casework guidelines.
- Participate in the Centre’s community outreaches, including providing advice.
- Participate in delivering quality clinical legal education to UNSW Law students including by: assisting with the induction of students each session; supervising student participation in advice, casework and administrative duties, undertaking student assessment, sharing the teaching of classes, and supervising and developing student projects.
- Oversee the Centre’s advice nights on a weekly basis as well as supervise the volunteers rostered, including following up on the advice given on those nights.
- Recruit, coordinate and support a large team of volunteer solicitors.
- Develop and maintain effective administration systems around the volunteer program and participate in planning processes as required to ensure that the volunteer solicitor program remains effective.
- Coordinate workshops, training and other professional development that responds to the needs of volunteers.
- Monitor, track and report on the effectiveness of the volunteer solicitor program and consider areas for growth and improvement, including developing and delivering new and innovative volunteer programs.
- Assess and monitor volunteer program risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable, in particular around volunteer retention.
- Conduct complex advice and casework (including litigation) with minimal supervision.
- Contribute to and develop law reform work, including submission and report writing.
- Provide legal supervision to other solicitors as an experienced member of the legal team, including taking responsibility as a nominated person.
- Develop innovative clinical legal education opportunities for students at the Centre.
Requirements
- Eligible to practise as a solicitor New South Wales.
- An ability to provide high quality legal advice, with a focus on areas of law relevant to KLC’s practice such as criminal law, family law, tenancy, credit and debt, and/or discrimination.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience working with people from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range stakeholders, including volunteer lawyers, community members and law students.
- Experience working with Office365 computer systems and developing and maintaining effective administrative systems.
- Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
- Extensive experience in advice and casework (including litigation), in particular in the areas of law relevant to KLC’s practice.
- Extensive experience in the legal assistance sector.
- Extensive experience in delivering quality stakeholder engagement, preferably in the legal assistance/NGO sector.
- Proven experience providing legal supervision to solicitors, volunteers and students.
Benefits
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Career development opportunities
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
- Option to study and save with 50% off tuition fees for courses and degrees at UNSW.
- UNSW’s Flexible Work Policy provides staff with the opportunity to personalise worktimes (e.g., early start time to finish early).
- UNSW supports staff who have family responsibilities through a number of entitlements including parental leave, primary carer leave and more!
Notes
- Verification of Qualifications
- Working with Children Check
- Criminal Record Check
Dates
- Opening Date: 25-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 13-Oct-2024
Location
- Melbourne
Salary
- Salary Teacher Level 2.2 - 5 + Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Responsibilities
- Delivery of course material
- Assessing students
- Supervision of students enrolled in selected courses
- Participation in the School’s continuing reviews of course content and development
- Delivery and teaching methods including online delivery
- Interaction with external organisations and industry groups
- Ensuring vocational competence meets education level being delivered
Requirements
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective presentation and facilitation skills
- Experience in competency-based assessment
- Current vocational competence
- Experience in relevant industry
- Ability to diagnose learning problems in students
- Ability to contribute effectively as a team member
- Skills in relevant information and communication technologies
- Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
- Legal Qualification to Bachelor level or above
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to work at different campuses
- Supportive work environment
Notes
- Appointment subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check
- RMIT is an equal opportunity employer
Casual Research Assistant - Assoc Dean Education, Law and Justice
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Sydney, NSWDates
- 03 Jun 2024 - Job Opening
- 17 Jun 2024 - Job Closing
Responsibilities
- Engage in research assistance in relation to a literature review
- Search for relevant literature
- Create summaries
- Assist in preparation of a presentation
- Perform data entry
- Format articles
- Collect research information
- Check research data for errors and format data for analysis
- Undertake routine supervised research support tasks
- Arrange meetings and book meeting rooms
- Cooperate with health & safety policies and procedures
Requirements
- Interest in evidence-based development of learning and teaching
- Interest in developing research skills
- Demonstrated research skills
- Attention to detail
- Experience working with computer systems
Benefits
- Collaborating & learning from the best
- Career that makes a difference
- Encouragement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
- Equity and diversity support
Notes
- Candidates with experience relevant to international students are encouraged to apply
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply
- Applications sent directly to the provided email address will not be considered
- UNSW is committed to equity and diversity
Content & Policy Writer - For The Legislation & Academic Governance Domain
The University of Adelaide Adelaide CBDDates
- Now open
- 31 December 2025
Responsibilities
- Develop and edit new policies and procedures
- Manage and co-ordinate the production of Adelaide University policies and procedures
- Partner with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and working groups to draft policies and procedures
- Provide drafting suggestions and solutions through logical, creative, and innovative thinking
- Conduct research, benchmarking, and analysis to inform policy and procedure development
Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline (e.g. law) or extensive experience in a comparable professional writing or editing position
- Experience in drafting and editing user-friendly documents
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously
- High level of initiative and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Fixed term full-time position
- Contribute to one of the largest changes to higher education in Australia
- Shape the new Adelaide University
- Work in the Legislation & Academic Governance Domain
Notes
- Job no: 514299
- Work type: Fixed term - Full-time
- Multiple full-time fixed term contracts until 31 December 2025
- Expressions of interest open for an opportunity within the Adelaide University Integration Management Office (IMO) in the Legal and Governance Domain for a Content & Policy Writer
Dates
- 21 May 2024 - 23 Jun 2024
- Fixed term, full time position for three years with extension possible contingent on available funding
Responsibilities
- You will work in a dynamic and multi-disciplinary team that addresses issues of human uses of outer space, including in-situ resource utilisation, human-robot teaming, space governance and the support systems needed to sustain a human presence in outer space.
- You will also mentor graduate students and guide their projects in collaboration with other post-doctoral researchers and the group leaders.
- The position includes collaboration with national and international partners and the opportunity to participate in a range of space-related projects with partners in engineering, science, and psychology.
Requirements
- A PhD or equivalent degree (or thesis submitted) in law, preferably with a focus on space law/technology law.
- Experience in research report writing and ability to write applications for research funding.
- Demonstrated research excellence, including a publication track record in relevant journals and conferences.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in addition to working effectively as a member of a research team.
- Ability to undertake interdisciplinary research.
- Interest in and engagement with principles of sustainability and governance.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and ability to contribute to the diversity of the school community.
Benefits
- Enjoy an outstanding career environment at the University of Adelaide.
- Attractive staff benefits including salary packaging, flexible work arrangements, professional development programs, on-campus health clinic, gym, and fitness facilities.
Notes
- Desired Characteristics: Experience in legal research and writing in the area of space law.
- Understanding of related areas such as space engineering, space science, space business, space biology, or space ethics.
- Ability to liaise and communicate effectively with professional and industry bodies, government, and members of the community.
- Experience in contribution to the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies.
- Experience in the co-supervision of honors and/or postgraduate research projects.
Dates
- 30-Jun-2024 - Closing Date
Responsibilities
- Our academics are renowned for their expertise across a diverse range of legal fields including Environmental Law and Natural Resources, Military and Space Law, Law Reform and Work and Employment Regulation. They are passionate educators who inspire and challenge students to think critically, engage ethically, and strive for excellence in their legal careers.
Requirements
- Completion of a doctoral qualification of law and a Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent).
- Evidence of a high research potential demonstrated through high quality journal publications and a pipeline of papers targeting high-quality refereed journals.
- Experience in effective teaching in law, mentoring and supervision of students.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work within academic teams.
- Demonstrated ability to promote the organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behaviour expectations.
Benefits
- The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace with a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
- Attractive staff benefits including salary packaging, flexible work arrangements, professional development programs, on-campus health clinic, gym, and fitness facilities.
Notes
- 2 x full time, ongoing positions available.
- Expertise in the areas of environmental law, climate change law, or regulation of food and agriculture is desirable.
Dates
- 11:55pm, 30 Jun 2024 - Closing Date
Responsibilities
- Our academics are renowned for their expertise across a diverse range of legal fields including Environmental Law and Natural Resources, Military and Space Law, Law Reform and Work and Employment Regulation.
- They are passionate educators who inspire and challenge students to think critically, engage ethically, and strive for excellence in their legal careers.
Requirements
- Level B: Completion of a doctoral qualification of law and a Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent).
- Level C: Completion of a doctoral qualification of law and a Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent).
Benefits
- Salary packaging
- Flexible work arrangements
- High-quality professional development programs and activities
- On-campus health clinic, gym, and other fitness facilities
Notes
- Full-time, ongoing position
- Mid-career researcher with expertise in environmental law, climate change law, or international law
- Strong track record of high-quality publications in environmental and/or climate change law
- Dedicated to inspiring the next generation of legal professionals through teaching and academic leadership