• Continuing, Full-Time opportunity
• Located at the Latrobe Melbourne Bundoora campus
• HEO8
• Base salary from $115,566 per annum + 17% Superannuation

 

About the position

Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel via a Senior Lawyer in Commercial Operations and Research, this role sits within the Legal Services team and provides high-quality legal advice across the University.

The Lawyer supports a broad range of stakeholders, including Schools, Campuses and central Administration, by advising on diverse legal matters, with a strong focus on drafting, negotiating and advising on contracts and other matters involving the University.

The role is suited to a mid-level lawyer with approximately 4–5 years’ post-admission experience and strong practical legal capability. Experience within a university or other large, complex organisation is desirable, along with a combination of private practice (firm) and in-house experience. Practical legal experience is essential.

 

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• A degree in law with a current practising certificate or a right to hold one under the Victorian Legal Profession Act 2004
• Relevant post-admission experience of at least 4-5 years, preferably in general commercial contracts, intellectual property, information technology, property, employment or competition and consumer laws
• Demonstrated experience in drafting and advising on general commercial contracts in knowledge of broad areas of law, with particular expertise in any combination of the following areas general commercial, intellectual property, information technology, property, employment laws or competition and consumer laws
• Experience advising higher education or government institutions or large corporate or private organisations, preferably as in-house or corporate legal counsel
• Knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge of University legislative and governance frameworks and applying that knowledge to the provision of legal services

 

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

 

Position Description

 PD - 50148508 - Lawyer - HEO8 - Updated.docx

 

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: 

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LTU Masterplan

https://youtu.be/VIDo4IoDD0k

 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits and entitlements to staff members at La Trobe. 

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How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Sunday the 22^nd of February 2026

 

Recruitment and Position Enquiries:  Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Email: m.parker@latrobe.edu.au

 

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

 

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position; and
• An up to date resume

 

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

 

Why La Trobe: 

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact. 
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics 
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future

 

La Trobe’s Cultural Qualities:

 

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.