Job no: 0055412
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time or Part-time; Continuing
Faculty: Melbourne Law School
Salary: Level A to D - $83,468 to $193,740 17% super
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Indigenous Law and Justice Hub at Melbourne Law School. This role will contribute to our teaching, research, and engagement agenda, towards our goal of putting the legal profession and its institutions in the service of Indigenous peoples’ justice objectives. Under the guidance of the Hub’s Director and Advisory Board, you will contribute to innovative legal research in support of Indigenous peoples’ advocacy and self-governance.
Key Contributions
- Play a crucial role in teaching, research and engagement activities that seek to shift legal education and the legal profession towards decolonial futures.
- Contribute to the ethos, and objectives of the Indigenous Law and Justice Hub and the broader Melbourne Law School.
- Advance your research and scholarship in the Hub’s supportive environment.
The Hub works to:
- Convene conversations and generate reciprocal relationships of trust, grounded in respect for Indigenous knowledges and expertise on justice.
- Educate with a view to transforming the legal profession.
- Build and share knowledge that supports community justice needs.
We work with values of empathy, humility, humanity and respect.
View more about the Indigenous Law and Justice Hub on our website.
Contact - We welcome further inquiries about the role. If you would like to reach out about joining our team, please contact Eddie Cubillo, Director of the Hub at mls-Indigenous@unimelb.edu.au
Responsibilities
The scope of responsibilities in the role will vary depending on the academic or equivalent professional/ community experience of the applicant, and the level of academic appointment. Duties will be aligned with the appointee's experience, qualifications, and the specific requirements of the role.
Responsibilities may include:
- Advancing subject and curriculum design and/or teaching in subjects within the Melbourne Law School JD program, LLM programme and/or the University Breadth programme, based on annual determinations by the Director of the Indigenous Law and Justice Hub and the Associate Dean, Academic Staffing.
- Supporting teaching and learning in relation to law and Indigenous peoples, including developing in-class and online materials for curriculum and assessment,
- Engaging in research, publication and knowledge sharing with attention to Indigenous peoples’ justice agendas and Indigenous research ethics.
- Collaboratively managing projects to support the Hub’s engagement and advocacy work and supporting Indigenous-led justice agendas.
- At higher academic classifications, participating in Law School and University leadership (in Indigenous strategy and advancing cultural capability).
General Position Descriptions (The University of Melbourne Enterprise Agreement (2024)):
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Level A - Tutor
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A Level A Academic will work with the support and guidance from more senior Academics and will work under the supervision of an Academic at Level B and above.
A Level A Academic is expected to develop their expertise in teaching, scholarship and/or research with an increasing degree of autonomy and may work with limited supervision and/or as part of a team.
A Level A Academic will contribute to teaching at the University (at a level appropriate to their skills and experience) and/or undertake research and/or engage in professional activities appropriate to their profession or discipline. The Academic will undertake administration primarily relating to their activities with the Faculty. The contribution to teaching and supervision of students of Level A Academics will be primarily at undergraduate and graduate diploma level. The results of research conducted may be published as sole author or in collaboration.
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Level B- Lecturer
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A Level B Academic will undertake independent teaching and/or research in their discipline or related area. In research and/or teaching and/or scholarship, a Level B Academic will make an independent contribution through professional practice and expertise and coordinate and/or lead the activities of other Academics, as appropriate to the discipline.
A Level B Academic will contribute to teaching at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate level, and/or engage in independent scholarship and/or undertake research or engage in professional activities appropriate to their profession or discipline. The Academic will undertake administration primarily relating to their activities within the Faculty and may be required to perform the full academic responsibilities of, and related administration for, the coordination of an award program of the University.
At Level B an Academic will have experience in research or scholarly activities, which have resulted in refereed journals or other demonstrated scholarly activities. Research may be carried out independently and/or as part of a team. Level B Academics may supervise postgraduate research students or projects and be involved in research training.
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Level C – Senior Lecturer
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A Level C Academic will make a significant contribution to the discipline at the national level. In research, scholarship and/or teaching the Academic will make independent and original contributions, which expand knowledge or practice in their discipline and have a significant impact on their field of expertise.
A Level C Academic will make a significant contribution to research and/or scholarship and/or teaching and/or administration activities of an organisational unit or an interdisciplinary area at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate level. The Academic may undertake research. The Academic will play a major role or provide a significant degree of leadership in scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession, discipline and/or community and may be required to perform the full academic responsibilities of, and related administration for, the coordination of a large award program or a number of smaller award programs of the University.
The research work of a Level C Academic will be acknowledged at a national level as being influential in expanding the knowledge of their discipline. This standing will be demonstrated by a strong record of published work or other demonstrated scholarly activities. A Level C Academic will normally provide leadership in research, including research training and supervision.
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Level D – Associate Professor
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A Level D Academic will make an outstanding contribution to the research and/or scholarship and/or teaching and administration activities of an organisational unit, including a large organisational unit, or interdisciplinary area.
A Level D Academic will make an outstanding contribution to the governance and collegial life inside and outside of the University and will have attained recognition at a national or international level in their discipline. The Academic will make original and innovative contributions to the advancement of scholarship, research and/or teaching in their discipline, and may undertake research.
The research work of a Level D Academic will make a major original and innovative contribution to their field of study or research and be recognised as outstanding nationally or internationally.
A Level D Academic will play an outstanding role within the University, discipline and/or profession in fostering the research activities of others and in research training.
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Who We Are Looking For?
To the level appropriate to the academic role classification, you demonstrate or are working towards the following attributes:
You have a deep understanding of Indigenous peoples’ experiences of law, drawing on lived experience, or long-term professional or academic insight.
You are a values-driven advocate.
You are an experienced and passionate professional with a track record in: the University sector or Indigenous community-controlled organisations, or the government or non-government sectors.
You bring experience in Indigenous law, governance, and policy – in contexts such as treaty, criminal justice, land and water management, health, statutory child protection or other legal contexts.
You are interested in place-based learning and global partnerships with Indigenous peoples. You can craft engaging learning experiences that resonate with diverse audiences.
Your expertise in Indigenous law and governance enriches your teaching and research and informs your building of professional relationships and communities.
You are committed to culturally safe and inclusive educational settings, and work with attention to respectful Indigenous protocols and ethics.
You are adept at building meaningful and respectful partnerships with Indigenous peoples and organisations given culturally appropriate communication skills.
You also have:
- An appropriate degree in law or a relevant field, or you have equivalent professional or academic experience to bring to the role.
- Time management and organisational abilities which enable you to coordinate multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines consistently.
- Capabilities to work independently and to collaborate effectively within a team.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications and database management.
- You work with commitment to community, in line with values of empathy, humility, humanity and respect.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached Position Description.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. 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.
Benefits of being an academic at the University of Melbourne include:
Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to staff and their immediate families!
Cultural events: The University hosts annual cultural events such as the Wominjeka to begin the Academic Year and the Narrm Oration, and recognises significant times throughout the year such as, Reconciliation Week, Mabo Day and NAIDOC Week.
For this role we will consider individual needs for flexible work arrangements to reflect cultural responsibilities, including remote work arrangements.
For Indigenous staff:
'Indigenous' here means a person of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent.
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. For further information, including Murmuk Djerring our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Cultural leave: Indigenous staff members are entitled to up to five days non-cumulative paid leave per calendar year for the purpose of attending NAIDOC, community, cultural and ceremonial activities.
University policies: Indigenous staff are supported by the Indigenous Employment Plan, with the commitment to improving the employment, retention and career progression outcomes for Indigenous staff members.
Indigenous Staff Network: Employees who have identified themselves as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander will have access to the Indigenous Staff Network (ISN).
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
Your New Workplace – Melbourne Law School
Melbourne Law School is Australia's first all-graduate law faculty. Melbourne Law School was the first faculty in Australia to teach law and awarded this country's first law degrees. The Law School is now fully graduate with its Juris Doctor for admission to practice recognised as a high-level qualification in Australia and beyond. Coupled with the unrivalled excellence of the Melbourne Law Masters and its excellent Research Higher Degree programs, the Law School offers a unique opportunity for the integration of scholarship and teaching.
Its faculty is a vibrant community of creative scholars, committed to a highly collegial, research-intensive institutional life. The Law School has particular strengths in comparative analysis. It aims to integrate teaching with research and engagement activities and to engage with local, national and global communities.
Our Indigenous Law and Justice Hub (ILJH) is at the heart of our commitment to promote Indigenous self-determination and elevate Indigenous voices within the legal landscape.
About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Join Us!
Should you find your qualifications and aspirations a match for this position, we encourage you to submit your application with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience with regard to the selection attributes in the position description
Please note that you are not required to separately respond to each selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Petra Newton 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.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please contact the person listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
