Overview
Legal Counsel Jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia at Swinburne University of Technology
Title: Legal Counsel
Company: Swinburne University of Technology
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Join Swinburne’s Legal, Risk and Compliance team.
- Full-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campus
- Hew 9 Salary + 17% super and staff benefits
About The Role
Join Swinburne's Legal, Risk & Compliance team and play a key role in delivering strategic, pragmatic legal advice that supports effective decision-making and the management of legal risk across the University.
Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel and Manager, Legal Operations, you will provide legal advice across a broad range of matters, with a strong focus on regulatory and integrity matters, including privacy, freedom of information, human rights and equal opportunity issues, policy review and administrative law matters. You will be an agile operator, eager to provide legal advice on any matters arising in a university context with appropriate support from your manager and the team.
Working closely with stakeholders across the University, you will provide clear, pragmatic and risk-informed advice, helping to ensure Swinburne meets its statutory obligations while maintaining best practice governance and compliance standards. You will also engage with external parties as required and contribute to consistent, defensible and compliant outcomes across the institution.
This is a pivotal role that supports sound decision-making and minimises legal risk in a dynamic and evolving context.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in:
- providing legal advice and support in a wide range of regulatory matters with strong statutory interpretation skills
- representing your clients in a range of dispute resolution contexts, advising, managing and running these matters, and where appropriate, liaising with external legal advisors and insurers
- advising on the development, implementation and application of policies and procedures to support a highly regulated organisation
- applying your legal skills to any matters that arise within the university context as required
- or an enthusiasm for, embracing new ways of working and contributing to legal operations improvements to support a dynamic and service-oriented team
For more information please refer to the Position Description.
Qualifications
- Admitted to practice law in Victoria
- 2 to 4 years post qualification experience legal experience, preferably in a complex public sector entity with some experience in representing your clients in courts and tribunals. Applicants with broad general legal practice experience and a keen interest in working in the university sector are encouraged to apply.
About Swinburne University Of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.
Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.
What We Offer You!
- Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
- Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
- Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.
Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page !
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.
To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].
Applications Close: Sunday 2nd August @11.30 pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.
For reasonable adjustment requests – including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact [email protected] or call +61 3 9214 3550. Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to [email protected].
Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.
