Role details
Role type: Full time, Continuing Faculty: Melbourne Law School / Indigenous Law and Justice Hub
Salary: UoM B - $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. plus 17% super
Salary: UoM C - $152,695 - $176,065 p.a. plus 17% super
Salary: UoM D - $183,859 - $202,556 p.a. plus 17% super
Champion Indigenous legal scholarship and advocacy / shape culturally safe curricula and research partnerships / collaborate with First Nations scholars
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act **** (Vic).
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Your next career chance.
Melbourne Law School invites applications for an academic position within the Indigenous Law and Justice Hub.
The level of appointment will be commensurate with the successful applicant's qualifications, experience and academic profile.
The successful applicant will contribute to the School's teaching, research, engagement, leadership and service, bringing expertise in any area of law relevant to the work of the Indigenous Law and Justice Hub.
What you will deliver:
Teaching in the Melbourne Juris Doctor, Melbourne Law Masters and, where appropriate, undergraduate Breadth programs.
Contributing to curriculum and subject development, particularly in relation to law and Indigenous peoples.
Supervising coursework and/or higher degree research students, as appropriate to level and experience.
Undertaking high-quality, nationally and internationally significant legal research and publishing in leading outlets.
Contributing to research projects, grant activity and knowledge exchange.
Supporting an engaging, inclusive and high-quality student learning experience.
Building relationships and partnerships through the Indigenous Law and Justice Hub and contributing to community and professional engagement.
Contributing to the collegial life, leadership and service of Melbourne Law School and the University, with more senior appointments expected to make a significant contribution to Indigenous strategy and cultural capability.
You may be a great fit if you:




A strong academic background in law and relevant postgraduate qualifications, including a PhD or equivalent (or equivalent professional experience where applicable).
A developing, established or internationally recognised record of legal research and publication, commensurate with level.
Teaching experience and a commitment to high-quality legal education and student outcomes.
The capacity to contribute to research, engagement, leadership and service.
A commitment to collegiality, diversity and inclusion, and maintaining a culturally safe workplace.
Relevant professional experience, networks and/or expertise in legal education and educational technologies will be highly regarded.
Applicants should identify the academic level for which they are applying and demonstrate their suitability against the relevant criteria.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
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, such as Academic Women in Leadership, 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 benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Melbourne Law School
The Indigenous Law and Justice Hub brings together Indigenous leaders, legal scholars and communities to advance justice.
Based within Melbourne Law School, the Hub embeds Indigenous knowledges across teaching, research, engagement and student support.
You will join a values‐driven, empathetic and collaborative team committed to cultural safety and community‐led priorities.
Be Yourself




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.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout.
We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
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 at ******.
Want to know more?
For queries related to this specific position, contact Nicole Watson at ******.
For questions related to our recruitment process email Nick Petersen at ******.
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on *************** or at ****** (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Applications close: Sunday 18 October **** at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: MLS Academic Recruitment **** Indigenous PD.docx
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