Job no: 0050318
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Legal and Risk; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio
Salary: Senior Manager salary package with up to 17% super
- Lead the Specialist Services legal team to provide high-level expert legal advice on all University litigation, escalated disputes, regulatory investigations and compliance.
- Apply now to lead a high-performing legal team and drive strategic outcomes for a world-class university
- Investing in you — a benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
This is an exciting strategic and people leadership opportunity. As Director, Legal Services at the University of Melbourne, you will lead the Specialist Services team, providing expert legal advice on complex matters. You will have the opportunity to shape the University's risk management strategy, working autonomously in a dynamic environment. Your decisions will have significant impact, influencing the institution's success and reputation.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead Specialist Legal Services: Oversee the delivery of expert legal advice on all University litigation, escalated disputes and HR matters, and regulatory investigations.
- Strategic Risk Management: Collaborate with leadership to support University objectives and manage institutional risk effectively.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure proactive legal support.
- Team Leadership: Direct and develop a high-performing team of legal professionals, fostering a culture of excellence.
You may be a great fit if:
You are an experienced legal professional with a proven track record in managing complex litigation, adept at navigating complex institutional environments and providing strategic advice to senior leadership. you love a vibrant environment, diverse work and leading a small team.
You should:
- Possess relevant postgraduate qualification (law),10 years post admission
- Possess extensive experience in litigation and dispute resolution, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a small team of lawyers (4-6)
- Demonstrate superior communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Thrive in dynamic environments, with the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
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
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Legal and Risk
Legal and Risk is a vibrant and dynamic business unit who pride themselves on their collegiate approach to working across teams, functions, faculties and disciplines, and touch all areas of the University’s operations. Their work is interesting, challenging and rewarding, with possibly the most diverse range of clients you’ll ever get an opportunity to work with in one organisation. The leadership team are champions of professional development and will support your growth in a way that suits you. They have a strong commitment to their values and behaviours and recognise and reward peers when they see those behaviours being demonstrated. They have an inclusive culture that encourages participation in many regular and ad-hoc social and wellbeing activities.
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 the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
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 email Fahim Farzad 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 with this email address.
If you have any questions regarding the job, please follow the details in the Position Description.
NOTE: Internal/ Existing employees are strongly encouraged to speak with their current people leaders prior to submitting your application.
Position Description
