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Job Summary
Legal Berwick Mt Helen or Gippsland Campus
Full-time fixed-term appointment until January 2027
HEW Level 8 - $113125 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuationPosition closing date: 08/02/2026
Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support social equity skills and employment we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning skills and research locally regionally and globally.
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat Berwick Gippsland and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.
About the role
The Lawyer is responsible for providing legal advice and other services to the Vice-Chancellor the Chief Operating Office the Vice-Chancellors Senior Team (VCST) and the Academic Board.
You will:
provide high quality legal services and proactive strategic legal advice to the University in a broad range of legal areas;
review draft and negotiate commercial contracts and other legal documents;
develop and maintain expertise in applicable Commonwealth and State legislation and regulatory frameworks; and
ensure high-quality customer focused service.
About you
The Lawyer requires a high level of skill in developing and maintaining relationships of trust and confidence with a wide range of stakeholders and the possession of strong negotiation and influencing skills.
You will possess:
demonstrated knowledge and experience in contract and commercial law;
experience in administrative or public law preferred;
demonstrated ability to exercise professional and independent judgement to achieve the objectives; and
demonstrated ability to build productive relationships and deliver pragmatic solutions for clients.
All University positions must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) or VIT card. Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.
How to apply
Please apply by Sunday 8 February 2026.
Applicants are required to submit a resume and response to the key selection criteria.
Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program whereby we will respond to every applicant.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application please email the Recruitment team or phone. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Banking
- Legal Research
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Underwriting
- Phone Etiquette
