• Employment Type: Full Time, continuing role
• Remuneration: From $100k-$107k + 17% super & leave loading- dependent on level of relevant experience
• Location:  Kensington, NSW (On- campus role, hybrid work arrangement)

About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:
As Lawyer for People & Conduct, you will join the function providing trusted legal advice and representation to the University on areas including employment, workplace relations, defamation litigation, discrimination, litigation, conduct and integrity, and safety across our staff and student population.

Acting under the direction of the Legal Counsel (People & Conduct), you will be providing sound, practical legal support to assist the University in reviewing cases and delivering considered recommendations on both student and staff enquires/appeals/complaints, aligning with the University's relevant codes, policies and procedures.

Your day to day will include:

• Providing technically sound legal advice aligning to UNSW policies and procedures.
• Assisting the University with a broad range of matters across the spectrum of employment law, administrative law and public law, particularly in the context of conduct and integrity matters.
• Representing the University in lower Courts and Tribunals with more experienced in-house Legal Counsel or external counsel .
• Proactively providing advice and drafting correspondence in respect of regulatory matters.
• Researching a range of public law and education law issues, to provide legal advice in relation to student conduct and research integrity matters.
• Overseeing the University’s timely response to subpoenas and other compulsory processes in the area of People and Conduct, including addressing provisions of the GIPA act.
• Support the training of UNSW staff on legal and compliance matters.

Who You Are: We’re seeking a first or second-year lawyer with an interest in employment law, administrative law, statutory interpretation, education law and public law, to advise our internal stakeholders across a broad range of conduct and integrity matters. You will hold the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in law and having completed a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP), with a keen interest in the areas of administrative and employment law.
• Admission to the Supreme Court of NSW and eligibility to hold a current practising certificate (or admission in another Australian jurisdiction and eligible to be admitted and practice in NSW).
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, including accuracy and attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• A strong customer service focus, a flexible and adaptable attitude and an ability to build effective relationships with managers and staff at all levels in the resolution of Legal issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills.

For more detailed information on required skills & experience and role responsibilities, please refer to the position description.

Benefits and Culture:
UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements. Where possible, we support a hybrid approach with a combination of working from home and on our vibrant campus. It really is the best of both worlds:

• Flexible/hybrid working 
• A well-established team of experienced lawyers 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period 
• Access to lifelong learning and career development  
• Discounts and entitlements   

How to Apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before 11:55pm 1 May. A copy of the Position Description can be on JOBS@UNSW.
This role is currently open for internal applications at this stage.

Get in Touch:
Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant: katherine.molloy@unsw.edu.au
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

NSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.