Senior lecturer/Lecturer Migration Law

Senior lecturer/Lecturer Migration Law

locations

Perth, WA

time type

Full time

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Posted Today

time left to apply

End Date: April 22, 2026 (13 days left to apply)

job requisition id

JR105196

About The Team

The School of Law and Criminology at Murdoch University offers a collegial, inclusive and dynamic academic environment. The School brings together scholars across law, criminology and justice, with a strong commitment to high-quality teaching, impactful research and social justice. Staff are supported through mentoring, collaboration, flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on wellbeing, within a culture that values engagement, innovation and professional growth.

Your New Role!

We’re seeking a Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Law (Migration Law) to join the School of Law and Criminology at Murdoch University. In this role, you will contribute to teaching, research and service in a supportive, inclusive academic environment, aligned with the University’s commitment to deliver high-quality, socially responsive legal education and research.

The position specialises in Migration Law, with teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including contributions to the delivery and coordination of the School’s Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law and Practice.

You will design and delivery high-quality learning and assessment materials across face-to face, blended and online modes, ensure alignment with accreditation and AQF Level 7 expectations, engage in scholarship that informs teaching and curriculum, and contribute to service, academic citizenship and professional and community engagement in line with Murdoch University’s commitment to justice, equity and contemporary legal practice.

For further information on responsibilities and requirements for each level, please refer to the relevant Position Description:

Lecturer (Level B) Position Description

Senior Lecturer (Level C) Position Description

What We Offer You!

This Continuous | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of Level B ($113,247.00 to $134,148.00) or Level C ($138,321 to $159,219.00) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions. 

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement, effective July 2026

Flexible work arrangements

Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role

Indigenous Language Allowance

Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit

Employee Assistance Program

On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)

Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:

Holds a current Australian Legal Practising certificate with professional expertise in migration law.

Demonstrated experience teaching Migration Law at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels including effective assessment design and the provision of timely, high-quality, student-centred feedback

Capacity to develop high-quality curriculum aligned with AQF requirements (Levels 7, 8, and 9), ensuring academic rigor and relevance to professional and regulatory standards

Demonstrated engagement in research scholarship in migration law, refugee law or a related field that informs teaching, curriculum development and contributes to professional, policy or community understanding

Strong interpersonal, communication and collegial skills, with a demonstrated commitment to service, academic citizenship and alignment with Murdoch University’s values, including equity, inclusion and social justice

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Mary Anne Kenny, Academic Chair, Graduate Diploma Australian Migration Law and Practice , m.kenny@murdoch.edu.au and quote JR105196 as the reference.

Applications Close on 21 April 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.