Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Education Focused)

Join to apply for the Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Education Focused) role at UNSW 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 the Role The position sits within the School of Law, Society & Criminology and focuses on preparing graduates for professional life by connecting legal education directly to current practice through UNSW’s Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (GDLPP) and the University’s Practical Legal Training (PLT) programme. The role involves delivering and coordinating PLT core and elective courses, supporting student development of practical skills, professional judgement and ethical awareness, and integrating work‑integrated learning (WIL), AI‑enhanced practice tools and practitioner‑led mentoring to keep UNSW’s PLT programme a national leader. Responsibility Overview Prepare graduates for professional life through the PLT curriculum. Deliver and coordinate core and elective courses for the GDLPP cohort. Support students’ development of practical skills, professional judgement and ethical awareness. Integrate WIL, AI tools and practitioner‑led mentoring into the PLT programme. Collaborate with practitioner mentors and industry partners. Provide academic leadership in the School of Law, Society & Criminology. Skills and Experience – Level B Tertiary qualifications in law and admission as a legal practitioner in Australia, with 3‑5 years post‑admission experience. 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. 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 well‑being and successful transition into the profession. Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives. Skills and Experience – Level C (additional) Demonstrated success in initiating practice education development and improvement. Evidence of professional development of teaching practice in self and others, with ability to advance and lead an inclusive culture of learning and teaching excellence. 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 responsibilities (psychosocial and physical) and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training. Pre‑employment Checks 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr