Lecturer, Law in Melbourne

Shape the next generation of legal professionals in a full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus. Academic Level B salary + 17% super and staff benefits.

Join Swinburne Law School and be part of a collaborative academic community that values personalised education, innovative teaching and research with real-world impact. As a Lecturer in Law, you’ll deliver engaging lectures, tutorials and workshops across undergraduate and postgraduate programs that help students connect legal theory with real-world practice. You’ll contribute to curriculum development and program innovation, using contemporary teaching approaches to create a personalised and supportive learning experience. You’ll also play an active role in Swinburne’s research culture, producing high-quality publications, contributing to research collaborations, and seeking research funding. Alongside your teaching and research, you’ll support and mentor students, contribute to School activities and build strong connections with government, business, communities and the legal profession, both in Australia and internationally.

Swinburne Law School is committed to high-quality, personalised education and a vibrant research environment, with opportunities for international collaboration, competitive grants and research that makes a difference. If you’re passionate about legal education, committed to research excellence and excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the legal profession, we’d love to hear from you.

You’re an enthusiastic and collaborative legal academic who brings a commitment to excellent teaching, meaningful research and strong industry connections. You enjoy finding innovative ways to engage students, to work with colleagues to improve learning outcomes, and to contribute to a supportive academic community.

To be successful in this role:

• You’ll bring a passion for legal education and have experience in teaching and developing undergraduate law programs.
• You’re confident coordinating subjects and managing associated academic responsibilities.
• You’re able to teach in one or more of the Priestley 11 prescribed areas of knowledge. Experience in public law, procedural law, family law or mediation and arbitration would be a bonus.
• You’re excited by the opportunity to make learning engaging and relevant, using innovative teaching approaches such as blended and online learning, case studies, role-plays and simulations to bring legal concepts to life.
• You’re committed to producing meaningful research that contributes to your discipline.
• You bring experience in legal research methods and a track record of publishing in quality academic journals.
• Swinburne is a University of Technology, so a research agenda with a technology slant is an advantage.
• You’re a confident communicator who can connect with a diverse range of people, from students and academic colleagues to industry partners and other external stakeholders.
• You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy sharing ideas and working towards common goals, and can help coordinate and support a teaching team to deliver an outstanding student experience.
• You’re keen to grow your research impact and bring the potential to build the capability to attract external funding or to contribute to funded research projects.
• You’ll value the connection between legal education and professional practice, building relationships with relevant organisations, industries and the legal profession.

Qualifications:

• A doctoral qualification in law is essential.
• A teaching qualification and/or membership of an appropriate professional body would be advantageous.

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.

Applications Close: Wednesday 11 November 2026, at 11.00pm.

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.

Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.

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.