Lawyer - Research & Education
Job No.: 696250
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12-month fixed-term
Remuneration: $110,527 - $121,227 pa HEW 7 (plus 17% superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Reporting to a Senior Manager and the Director of the Research & Education stream, the focus of this role will be to support the work of the Office of the General Counsel by providing a wide range of high-quality legal services to support the University’s objectives.
As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for:
- Providing and supporting the delivery of legal services under the guidance of senior lawyers across a wide range of matters arising from teaching and learning and research activities and national and international collaboration initiatives, as well as day to day legal issues arising for a large and internationally focused university .
- Drafting and reviewing agreements, advising on Higher Education and related statutory/regulatory obligations, and supporting the University’s adoption of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
- Providing quality, accurate legal advice and guidance to clients that responds to their needs and objectives.
- Undertaking research, analysing results and providing recommended solutions to complex issues.
- Reviewing or drafting in plain English for various audiences in a clear and succinct manner.
- Contributing to the implementation of continuous improvement activities relating to the Office of the General Counsel practices and procedures.
- Building and sustaining strong working relationships with an extensive network of internal and external stakeholders.
We want to hear from you if you have:
- A tertiary qualification in law (LLB) and be a qualified legal practitioner, either practising or entitled to practice in Victoria, with a current Legal Practising Certificate; and
- 1-3 years’ post-admission experience at a mid or top tier law firm and / or sector or commercial in-house experience.
You will also bring highly developed planning skills, advanced computer literacy and the ability to manage a significant file load under pressure while maintaining absolute discretion and ethical standards.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Simon Holloway, Senior Manager, Legal Services (Research & Education), Simon.Holloway1@monash.edu, +61 400087504
Position Description: Lawyer
Applications Close: Sunday 20 September 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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