"Lawyer, Specialist Services"

Role type: Full Time; Continuing

Department: Legal and Risk; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio

Salary: UoM 9 - $146,049 - $151,951 p.a. plus 17% super

• Strategic legal role / Enjoy diversity of work and internal clients / Enhance University-wide compliance
• Apply now to become a pivotal part of our legal team, shaping strategic decisions and driving compliance across the University.
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity

As a Lawyer within the Specialist Services team, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality legal advice across various matters, focusing on dispute resolution and litigation. You will collaborate with experienced professionals, working autonomously to manage complex client matters and contribute to the University's strategic objectives. You will work with supportive colleagues who are interested in your growth. This position offers you the chance to develop your legal acumen and make a significant impact in an in house environment with interesting and diverse work.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide Strategic Legal Advice: Offer guidance on dispute resolution, litigation, and regulatory matters to support the University's operations.
• Collaborate and Build Relationships: Partner with internal clients and the Legal and Risk team to resolve complex and sensitive cases.
• Manage Complex Legal Matters: Autonomously handle routine and complex tasks, consulting with senior lawyers for significant issues.
• Draft and Review Legal Documents: Negotiate and review legal documents, ensuring compliance with legislation and University policies.

You may be a great fit if:

You are an experienced lawyer with post-admission expertise, with good organisation skills who is adept at managing complex cases, and fostering collaborative relationships within a dynamic environment. We welcome invitations from those with existing in house experience or those who are looking to make that move.

You may also:

• Be admitted to practice as a Lawyer in Australia with 4-6 years post-admission experience (PAE).
• Have experience in court processes and advising on statutory obligations.
• Possess exposure to areas such as employment, discrimination, and privacy law.
• Demonstrate confidence in dealing with senior management and drafting precise legal communications.
• Be highly collaborative, proactive, and committed to high performance and excellence.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance.
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Legal and Risk

Legal and Risk delivers high-quality, integrated, expertise-based professional services and advice to facilitate agile decision making and enable external compliance in support of the University’s operations and purpose.

Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check. The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!

Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ethan Khamly via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

Applications close: Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description:
JR-010145 Lawyer, Specialist Services_PD.docx
JR-010145 Lawyer, Specialist Services_PD.pdf