About the role
- Employment Type: Full time – 35 hours per week
- Duration: 18-month Fixed Term Contract (possibility for extension)
- Remuneration: Level B from $127,947, Level C from $155,403 + 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
- Location: Kensington Campus, Sydney, New South Wales (hybrid flexible working opportunities available)
About us
UNSW Law & Justice is a top-ranking faculty and a global leader in law and legal practice education and research, recognised for producing graduates who are professionally capable, values driven and ready for practice.
We ranked 1st in Australia and 12th globally for law and legal studies in the 2025 QS World University Rankings and retained our position as 1st in Australia in the Employer Reputation category by subject. UNSW Law & Justice ranked 35th globally for law in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. In the most recent round of research excellence rankings, UNSW received an ERA rating of 5 for law, the highest possible score.
UNSW School of Law, Society and Criminology aims to provide our students with research-driven knowledge and practical skills grounded in justice, interdisciplinarity collaboration and critical thinking. This helps ensure our graduates will be socially impactful leaders and job-ready for diverse organisational settings.
Why this role matters
We are seeking a dynamic legal practitioner or former practitioner with a strong commitment to shaping the next generation of lawyers for admission. This role offers an opportunity to apply professional experience to the development of new lawyers through UNSW’s Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (GDLPP), the University’s Practical Legal Training (PLT) program.
The position focuses on preparing graduates for professional life by connecting legal education directly to current practice. Working alongside practitioner mentors and industry partners, this role will support students’ development of practical skills, professional judgement and ethical awareness as they transition into the profession. It also includes the integration of work-integrated learning (WIL), AI-enhanced practice tools and practitioner-led mentoring to ensure UNSW’s PLT program remains a national leader in professional legal education.
The Education Focused position sits within the School of Law, Society & Criminology in the Faculty of Law & Justice and will play a central role in delivering and coordinating PLT core and elective courses for both the general cohort and UNSW’s unique sponsored partnership model with top-tier law firms. The role reports to the Head of School for Law, Society & Criminology and has no direct reports.
Skills and Experience
For Level B:
Specific skills and experience required for this role include (but are not limited to):
- Tertiary qualifications in law, and admission as a legal practitioner in Australia, with 3-5 years post-admission experience in legal practice.
- Evidence of teaching/practice experience in two or more disciplines, e.g Litigation; Commercial and Property Practice, Administrative law, Family law, Banking and Finance, Consumer law, Employment law or Criminal Law.
- Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and professional development.
- Experience using practice technologies and online delivery methods.
- Evidence of highly developed organisational skills and ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with students, practitioners, and professional bodies.
- Demonstrated experience in mentoring or supervising junior practitioners or law graduates and commitment to student wellbeing and helping graduates’ transition successfully into the profession.
- Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
For Level C (in addition to above):
- Demonstrated success in initiating practice education development and improvement.
- Evidence of professional development of teaching practice in self and others with the ability to advance and lead an inclusive culture of excellence in learning and teaching.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with profession and industry and attract funding for learning and teaching initiatives.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training
To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive responsibilities, skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Pre-employment checks required for this position
- Verification of qualifications
- Criminal Records Check
- Working with Children Check
Benefits and Culture
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
Application Instructions
Please click on Apply now to apply online.
Please upload your CV and a separate document addressing the selection criteria bullet points listed under the skills and experience heading in the position description
Contact
For any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact:
Anabel Wason
Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: a.wason@unsw.edu.au
Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed above.
Applications close at 11:30pm on Wednesday 26th November 2025 (Sydney, Australia time).
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. 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.
