Position Number: 0037214
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Legal and Risk; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio
Salary: UOM 9 – $139,693 – $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
- Deliver high-quality, strategic legal advice and support to the University’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.
- Support research collaborations and other partnering arrangements with MRIs, other Universities, industry partners and hospitals.
- Assist and support impactful IP commercialisation while collaborating with diverse university stakeholders.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
This role provides essential legal support to the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences and affiliated institutions. As a member of the MDHS legal team, you will deliver high-quality, strategic legal advice to the University, collaborating with internal customers and supporting our research, innovation, and commercialisation efforts. With a focus on intellectual property, research collaborations, and commercial contracting, you will engage with diverse stakeholders and communicate complex legal concepts in a clear, concise manner.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Offer expert guidance on research collaborations, commercialization, and intellectual property matters within a university context.
- Work independently under the Director's leadership while building strong relationships within and outside the University.
- Champion teamwork and excellence. Contribute to a collaborative team culture, promote high-performance best practices, and deliver exceptional service.
Who we are looking for
We seek a highly skilled legal professional with expertise in intellectual property, commercial law, or contract law. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building client relationships, drafting complex agreements, and delivering exceptional service. Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to ethical standards are essential.
You will also have:
- A minimum of five years postgraduate experience in relevant discipline(s).
- Higher education sector desirable but not essential.
- Current Victorian practicing certificate.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Legal and Risk
Legal and Risk is a vibrant and dynamic business unit. We pride ourselves on our collegiate approach to working across teams, functions, faculties and disciplines, and touch all areas of the University’s operations. Our work is interesting, challenging and rewarding, with possibly the most diverse range of clients you’ll ever get an opportunity to work with in one organisation. The leadership team are champions of professional development and will support your growth in a way that suits you. We have a strong commitment to our values and behaviours, and we recognise and reward our peers when we see those behaviours being demonstrated. We have an inclusive culture that encourages participation in many regular and ad-hoc social and wellbeing activities.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
The University of Melbourne
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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal 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 our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ethan Khamly via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
