Director, Legal Centre

About the Unit

The University of Newcastle Legal Centre is the centrepiece of the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice Program which is a live client fully accredited practical legal training program for law students.

Be challenged and imagine with us

In this role you will:

• Oversee operations of the University of Newcastle Legal Centre (UNLC).
• Manage the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the School of Law and Justice.
• Provide strategic leadership in community engagement and clinical legal education.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality experiential legal education.
• Foster relationships with industry, government, and professional bodies.
• Develop and implement best practice course design in clinical legal education.
• Lead and inspire a team of professional staff to achieve exceptional performance and career development.

This continuing position is full time and will be located at the Newcastle City Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land). 

How will you inspire us?

• Admitted to legal practice in NSW or equivalent, eligible for a current unrestricted practising certificate.
• Extensive legal experience with complex public interest casework and advocacy.
• Proven ability and commitment to deliver high-quality teaching and clinical supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the further development of best practice course design in clinical legal education. 
• Demonstrated ability to foster relationships with industry, government, and professional bodies.
• Strong strategic leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a professional team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the ethos of a community legal centre with experience or interest in legal aid, public interest advocacy, or community legal service.

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or submit an application, please get in touch with Shannon Ellis via +612 4055 3374 or Shannon.Ellis@newcastle.edu.au. We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is $140,139 +17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience. Subject to approval, additional loadings may be considered for eligible candidates.

We are committed to being a leader in family-friendly working environments. To see our benefits and extras including additional leave, employee networks, flexible working and discounts you can explore this page: Benefits at a Glance  

Your next steps

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed at the bottom of the page. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Your application must include:

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed in the position description.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

Due to the nature of this role, the University may require the preferred candidate to undertake further pre-employment checks.

For specific position enquiries, please contact Rachel Brien, School Executive Officer on +612 49215839 or via email rachel.brien@newcastle.edu.au

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Tuesday, 20 August 2024 at 5.00pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

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