Lecturer – Practical Legal Training Program, WA- Part Time, 2 Years Fixed Term

Location: Perth, WA

Part Time,  2 years Fixed Term 

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

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary for the successful candidate
• Flexible working environment
•  Great benefits such as,

o   Additional annual leave over Christmas/New Year period

o   Ability to salary sacrifice

o   Further education/professional development paid for by College

o   Scholarship/Conference attendance opportunities

o   Paid Law Society Membership and Practicing Certificate

• An exceptional opportunity to be part of the legal community and to support law students and early career lawyers in their career development journeys

Purpose of the Role

This role involves responsibilities as a lecturer in the Western Australian PLT Program. 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.
• Prepare for and conduct face to face, online and co-operative course programs as allocated
• Conduct workshops, teaching of intensive courses, small group discussions, large group lectures, practice courts, webinars, oral assessments and other learning and assessment activities as required           

 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

A more detailed position description is attached

About you

The successful applicant will have a strong knowledge and background in legal practice in Western Australia  and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a willingness to provide mentoring with a student centric approach.

You will need to have:

• An enthusiasm for the practice of law and an ability to communicate that enthusiasm

• Demonstrated capacity or willingness to provide mentoring and support to students, where required

• An understanding of the role and responsibilities of law graduates at law firms

• Demonstrated aptitude for teaching

• Enthusiasm for the development and continual improvement of teaching skills

• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with colleagues in a team

• 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

• Demonstrated people management skills

• Proficiency in use of MS Office

Essential qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in law and eligibility to practise as a lawyer in an Australian jurisdiction 
• At least 5 years’ post-admission experience as a legal practitioner in Western Australia

Desirable qualifications

A teaching qualification such as a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Education or equivalent professional education experience

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

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.  

If interested please send covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role, and CV to hr@collaw.edu.au

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