Role type: Full-time; Continuing (permanent)Faculty: Melbourne Law SchoolSalary: Level B $124,656 - $148,023 AUD p.a.Level C $152,695 - $176,065 AUD p.a.Level D $183,859 - $202,556 AUD p.a.Plus 17% super (retirement savings system/pension scheme)
About the Position
Contribute to world‐class legal research and help shape the next generation of legal professionals.
Benefits
* Benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
Areas of Research Expertise Sought
* Contracts
* Corporations Law
* Criminal Law
* Equity & Trusts
* Evidence & Proof
* Family Law
* Legal Ethics
* Property
* Torts
Responsibilities
* Teaching and Curriculum Development: Deliver engaging lectures and seminars in the JD and MLM programs as required, develop course materials, and contribute to curriculum design.
* Research: Conduct high‐quality research, publish in leading journals, and contribute to the School's research profile.
* Supervision and Mentoring: Supervise and support student research at JD, LLM or PhD level, depending on your own research qualifications and experience.
* Engagement: Participate in knowledge transfer and build partnerships at local, national, and international levels.
* Service and Culture: Contribute to university administration, work collaboratively with colleagues, and foster a culturally safe, diverse, and inclusive environment.
Qualifications
* Hold a good first degree in law from a common law jurisdiction.
* Have a PhD (or equivalent) in one of the above listed areas of law, or a PhD and an established high‐quality research publication record in one of the above listed areas of law. Exceptionally, professional experience in one of the above listed areas of law plus an LLM may be considered in lieu of a PhD.
* Demonstrate strong research potential, evidenced by high‐quality publications.
* Show teaching capability, including leading or coordinating subjects and delivering lectures and seminars.
* Demonstrate a commitment to collegiality, collaboration, and inclusive academic practice.
Application Essentials
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* This role is eligible for visa sponsorship and we welcome international applicants. If successful, we will support you through this process.
* A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
* Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
* Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child‐safe organisation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities and provide adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Contact
* For queries related to this specific position, contact Andrew Kenyon at a.kenyon@unimelb.edu.au
* For questions related to our recruitment process, email Nick Petersen at hr‐careers@unimelb.edu.au
* For recruitment adjustments, contact Kim Groizard at +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr‐careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Application Deadline
Applications close: Friday 22nd May 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
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