UNSW
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Education Focused)
Join UNSW as a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer with an education focus. This full‑time, 35‑hour per week role is a fixed‑term contract of 18 months, with the possibility of extension. The position is based at the Kensington Campus in Sydney and supports flexible, hybrid working arrangements. Remuneration is Level B from $127,947 or Level C from $155,403, with 17 % superannuation and annual leave loading.
Job Overview The role focuses on preparing graduates for professional life by connecting legal education directly to current practice. Working alongside practitioner mentors and industry partners, you will support students’ development of practical skills, professional judgment and ethical awareness as they transition into the profession. The position also integrates work‑integrated learning, AI‑enhanced practice tools and practitioner‑led mentoring to maintain UNSW’s PLT program as a national leader in professional legal education.
Responsibilities
Deliver and coordinate PLT core and elective courses for the general cohort and UNSW’s sponsored partnership model with top‑tier law firms.
Apply professional experience to the development of new lawyers through UNSW’s Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (GDLPP) and the University’s Practical Legal Training (PLT) program.
Ensure integration of work‑integrated learning, AI‑enhanced practice tools, and practitioner‑led mentoring within the curriculum.
Support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives by inspiring students from diverse backgrounds.
Maintain up‑to‑date discipline knowledge and engage in continual professional development.
Skills & Experience Level B
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.
Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Level C (in addition to Level B)
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.
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.
Pre‑Employment Checks Required
Verification of qualifications
Criminal Records Check
Working with Children Check
Benefits and Culture
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
Application Instructions Please click on ‘Apply now’ to apply online. Upload your CV and a separate document addressing the selection criteria bullet points listed under ‘Skills & Experience’ in the position description.
Contact For any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Anabel Wason, Talent Acquisition Consultant,
a.wason@unsw.edu.au . Please do not apply via email – online applications are required.
Closure Applications close at 11:30pm on Wednesday 26th November 2025 (Sydney, Australia time).
EEO Statement 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.
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Job Overview The role focuses on preparing graduates for professional life by connecting legal education directly to current practice. Working alongside practitioner mentors and industry partners, you will support students’ development of practical skills, professional judgment and ethical awareness as they transition into the profession. The position also integrates work‑integrated learning, AI‑enhanced practice tools and practitioner‑led mentoring to maintain UNSW’s PLT program as a national leader in professional legal education.
Responsibilities
Deliver and coordinate PLT core and elective courses for the general cohort and UNSW’s sponsored partnership model with top‑tier law firms.
Apply professional experience to the development of new lawyers through UNSW’s Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (GDLPP) and the University’s Practical Legal Training (PLT) program.
Ensure integration of work‑integrated learning, AI‑enhanced practice tools, and practitioner‑led mentoring within the curriculum.
Support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives by inspiring students from diverse backgrounds.
Maintain up‑to‑date discipline knowledge and engage in continual professional development.
Skills & Experience Level B
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.
Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Level C (in addition to Level B)
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.
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.
Pre‑Employment Checks Required
Verification of qualifications
Criminal Records Check
Working with Children Check
Benefits and Culture
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
Application Instructions Please click on ‘Apply now’ to apply online. Upload your CV and a separate document addressing the selection criteria bullet points listed under ‘Skills & Experience’ in the position description.
Contact For any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Anabel Wason, Talent Acquisition Consultant,
a.wason@unsw.edu.au . Please do not apply via email – online applications are required.
Closure Applications close at 11:30pm on Wednesday 26th November 2025 (Sydney, Australia time).
EEO Statement 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.
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