Director Indigenous Law and Justice Hub

Position Number:0065263
Location:Parkville
Role type:Fulltime; Fixedtermfor 5 years
Faculty: Melbourne Law School
Salary:Level D: $175858 to $193740 p.a
Level E: $226517 p.a

• Salary packaging subsidised health and wellbeing services fitness and cultural clubs Myki discounts and a 25 discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision Section 121 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (VIC).

Opportunity
The Director of the Indigenous Law and Justice Hub at Melbourne Law School will spearhead transformative leadership driving cuttingedge research and fostering highimpact partnerships. This position will collaborate with key stakeholders to revolutionise Indigenous law and justice scholarship whilst championing innovative curriculum development and decolonisation efforts.

The role demands a passionate advocate for Indigenous selfdetermination capable of forging robust relationships with communities legal experts and policymakers. By securing vital funding and expanding the Hubs initiatives the Director will play a pivotal role in effecting systemic legal and policy change ultimately empowering Indigenous scholars and students to shape the future of justice in Australia.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Forge strategic partnerships with Indigenous organisations communities and stakeholders at local national and international levels.
• Lead research initiatives contribute to academic publications and organise collaborative workshops and seminars.
• Enhance the Hubs public profile through advocacy engagement and representation at various forums.
• Provide strategic advice to MLS leadership drive the Hubs objectives and support Indigenous student recruitment and mentorship.
• Contribute to teaching curriculum development and the decolonisation of learning approaches across MLS programmes.

About You
Were looking for someone who is a demonstrated leader with the ability to develop and mentor a multidisciplinary team in a culturally safe and inclusive environment fostering collaboration professional development and strong relationships with staff students stakeholders and communities.

You will also have:

• An appropriate degree in law or a relevant field with a specialisation in Indigenous legal issues regulation or law.
• A track record of excellence working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations or affairs.
• Extensive knowledge of Indigenous communities across Australia and relevant government and notforprofit sectors with demonstrated ability to collaborate with partners to deliver collaborative engagement programmes.
• A strong academic record informed by an understanding of the history and contemporary experiences of Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islanders together with demonstrated highlevel academic research and writing skills.
• Proven ability to implement complex legal and justice initiatives that address social challenges and drive change.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached Candidate Pack.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an uptodate Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesnt have a valid Working with Children Check they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Your New Employer The University of Melbourne
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Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a childsafe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued respected and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability age being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrierfree and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements please feel free to contact Kim Groizardor send an email titled Reasonable Adjustments to . You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians with unprecedented investment to attract nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information including ourIndigenous strategy please visit Benefits
We offer generous employee benefits to help maximise your work life. These include flexible and family friendly working conditions salary packaging internal School and Faculty grant schemes including a dedicated scheme for women and generous leave provisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a culturally rich and valuesbased environment.

To find out more go to to apply
Your submitted application should include a Cover Letter CV and document with responses against the selection criteria found in the Candidate Pack for the role.

For further information about this role please contact Susan Bradley at for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Sunday25^th of May2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Candidate Pack:Candidate Pack Director Indigenous Law and Justice

Advertised: 01 Apr 2025 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 25 May 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time