Role type: Full-time; Continuing

Department/S School: Chief Operating Officer Portfolio

Salary: UOM 8 $125,191 - $135,504 p.a. plus 17% super.

The University of Melbourne seeks a lawyer with around 3 years’ post‑qualification experience to join the Legal and Risk team in the Chief Operating Officer Portfolio. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced in‑house lawyers to provide practical, solution‑focused legal advice across HASS activities, including teaching, student, research and engagement matters.

In‑house opportunity / Broad, hands‑on legal experience / Supportive and high‑performing legal team.

Apply now to build your legal career at a leading global University.

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

What you will deliver

- Provide clear, practical legal advice across a range of HASS matters, including education, research, philanthropy and engagement activities.
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements with education and research partners.
- Take increasing ownership of day‑to‑day legal matters, with guidance on more complex issues.
- Develop effective working relationships with academic and professional staff.
- Contribute to team knowledge sharing and process improvements.

You may be a great fit if

- Have around 3 years’ post‑qualification experience, ideally in private practice.
- Hold a current Victorian Practising Certificate (or equivalent qualification).
- Have experience in commercial contracting and/or exposure to IP, trusts, privacy or administrative law.
- Possess strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
- Have a practical, solutions‑focused mindset and interest in developing an in‑house skillset.




- Strong communication skills and ability to work with non‑legal stakeholders.
- Positive judgement and willingness to seek guidance where appropriate.

What we offer you

- Build future financial security with 17% superannuation.
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well‑being.
- Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning.
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work‑life balance and well‑being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave.
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational advantages such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company.
- Health and well‑being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child‑safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants: We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team.

Applications close: Friday 31st July at 11:55 PM, Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR- – PD UOM 8 Lawyer (HASS).pdf

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