Tafesessional

**Sessional teaching role available (working 6 - 12 hours per week)**:

- **The position is located at our City Tower campus in the court precinct**:

- **Showcase your industry experience and make a positive impact on the lives of our students
**About Us**:
Victoria University (VU) TAFE builds on Victoria University's proud 100-year history of excellence in the delivery of vocational education, providing you with tailored, work-based, and flexible courses. Graduates are equipped with both the technical skills and thinking abilities needed to adapt and evolve in a modern work setting.

**About the Role**:
Victoria University TAFE Legal Practice team are looking for educators with current industry experience as a practicing lawyer, conveyancer or senior law clerk to teach in our Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice and Certificate 4 in Legal Services. The role would suit persons passionate about legal education and teaching the next generation of legal professionals. Our students come from diverse backgrounds and include court registrars, school-leavers, mid-career and pathway progression to our law-degree.

An example of duties you will perform include:

- Teaching classes in the Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice and Certificate 4 in Legal Services
- Preparing class content materials including case notes, problem-based learning scenarios, and delivering classesCompetency based assessment and student evaluation

**Salary and Conditions of Employment**:

- For the sessional teaching roles, the hourly rate payable is $88.64 per hour inclusive of 25% sessional loading plus superannuation.Conditions of employment will be covered by Victoria University's Vocational Teacher Enterprise Agreement 2019

**About You**:
Our teaching team is looking for someone who is a dedicated educator and eager to bring their industry experience to the classroom. You must hold:

- TAE40116 or TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or TAE40110 with upgrade units TAELLN411 and TAEASS502 or can provide proof of enrolment in TAE40122 or upgrade or be willing to obtain one
- **For lawyers,**admission and practicing in Victoria for at least 2 years with some experience of law firm practice and attending magistrate’s courts and tribunals.
- **For conveyancers**, license and registration in Victoria with at least 2 years experience in PEXA, leases, sales of business, advising on contracts of sale of land, and completing vendor/purchaser settlement
- **For senior law clerks**, at least 5 years experience having worked with barristers/counsel and solicitors in preparing matters for hearing and trial and law-firm office administration experience
- Strong legal research and law practice knowledge
- Good knowledge of current issues in state and federal law
- Current police check valid within 6 months or willingness to obtain oneCurrent Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one

**How to Apply?**

Applications must include:

- A cover letter, with a written statement addressing why you would be suitable for the role
- Your curriculum vitae/resumeEvidence of all applicable qualifications, licences, and documents

**Applications close: Sunday, 9**th**February 2025 at 11:59PM (AEST)**

**Commitment to Protecting Country**

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at VU