Lecturer – Practical Legal Training Program, VIC

Full Time, 1 year Fixed Term contract

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary on offer for the successful candidate
• Hybrid  working environment

• Great benefits such as,

• additional annual leave over Christmas period

• Employment Superannuation payments over and above government requirements.
• An exceptional opportunity to be part of the legal community and to support law students and early career lawyers in their career development journeys

Overview of the College of Law

The College of Law is the largest provider of practice-focused legal education in Australia. We exist to help our learners fulfil their personal and professional potential – and adapt to an ever-evolving legal landscape.

With over 100,000 alumni and half a century of rich history, we're the place for law students to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded legal professionals.

As for you, you'll be joining a mid-sized organisation (comprised of a number of practising lawyers) and a thriving, inclusive and diverse community of dedicated legal professionals.

But more importantly, you'll gain the chance to learn from – and share your knowledge with – industry professionals from all walks of life.

The College of Law Victoria is based in Melbourne's CBD and is looking for a talented Lecturer to join our dynamic Practical Legal Training team.

Job Overview

A lecturer is responsible for providing a high quality teaching and learning experience to students and for making ongoing contributions to the academic mission of the College in the areas of curriculum development, academic management and administration, research and scholarship and to the corporate life of the College in accordance with the College's strategic goals.

Key Accountabilities

The key areas the Lecturer will be involved in are:

Teaching & Learning

• Provide a high quality learning experience to students, assisting them to achieve prescribed learning outcomes
• Continually develop your own teaching methods and practices to apply high quality, innovative learning techniques and use of materials that create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students

Curriculum Development

• Maintain an up to date knowledge of law and practice in all PLT curriculum areas and contribute proactively to ensure that the College PLT curriculum is current and accurate

Management & Administration

• Proactively manage the progress of students through their course of study, including maintaining email records and other records of participation, coursework and assessment
• As required, manage the relationship with one or more law firms in a co-operative program,
• Proactively contribute to the annual PLT business planning process

About you

• Demonstrated aptitude for teaching
• Enthusiasm for the development and continual improvement of teaching skills
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with colleagues in a team
• Strong knowledge and background in legal practice
• An enthusiasm for the practice of law and an ability to communicate that enthusiasm
• An understanding of the strategic context of the legal profession and its associated industries
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated capacity or willingness to contribute to the creation and maintenance of course materials (multi-media and online), stakeholder liaison and project management
• Sound project management skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task and achieve priorities within tight timelines
• Awareness of educational technologies including online delivery
• Proficiency in use of MS Office

Qualifications required

• A tertiary qualification in law and eligibility to practise as a lawyer in an Australian jurisdiction
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a practicing Lawyer

Desirable qualifications

• A teaching qualification such as a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Education, or willingness to undertake such a qualification

As an employer who embraces equity, diversity and inclusion and respects the rights of all people, we hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold a valid work permit or visa

If you are interested in being part of a growing Australia/New Zealand operation, then visit our website for the position description. Go to   for more information

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