About Us

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is located in the heart of Sydney’s creative and digital precinct. UTS has a bold vision to be a world-leading university of technology. We are known for our industry focus, practice-based teaching and learning, real world research and our location. With state-of-the-art campuses and facilities, we’re preparing students to become global thinkers, leaders and innovators.

The Faculty of Law has a reputation for teaching and learning innovation, world-class research and external engagement with the legal profession and wider community. The Faculty has a strong teaching focus, a dynamic research culture and a commitment to social justice and inclusion. The Faculty is home to the Anti-Slavery Australia Centre (Anti-Slavery), the joint Faculty of Law and Faculty of Arts and Social Science Centre for Media Transition (CMT) and the joint UTS and UNSW Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII). Anti-Slavery Australia provides access to legal advice through the engagement of JM Burn Solicitor.

About the Role

The Anti-Slavery Australia team are recruiting for a Lawyer to join their team in a full-time capacity for a 1-year contract. The Lawyer is accountable for providing casework and advice, including complex casework, to survivors of modern slavery within a migration, human rights and legal framework, and supporting the running of the legal practice by developing procedures and contributing to law reform and other activities of the centre.

As the ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Ability to relate productively and sensitively to vulnerable and traumatised people, from a range of cultural backgrounds, in the provision of legal services.
• A high degree of adaptability and the ability to effectively problem solve when confronted with complex legal matters.
• Manage a large volume of client data and documentation in line with legal requirements, including ensuring the regular update and maintenance of client database.
• Demonstrated knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge, across a range of relevant legal areas such as human rights, international and domestic law, forced marriage, human trafficking, slavery, migration, family law and protection orders.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake and deliver comprehensive and accurate legal research, often within tight timeframes.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Base Salary: $102,458 to $113,344 pa (HEW 7)
• This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.
• UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Staff Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave, access to the UTS Fitness Passport program and salary packaging opportunities.
• This position is full-time, and the appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

How to Apply

Click Apply Now to submit your application. 

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Documents section).

Please attach the following documents within your application:

• CV and
• Cover Letter, including statements addressing the following five (5) key selection criteria throughout:

1. Ability to relate productively and sensitively to vulnerable and traumatised people, from a range of cultural backgrounds, in the provision of legal services.
2. A high degree of adaptability and the ability to effectively problem solve when confronted with complex legal matters.
3. Manage a large volume of client data and documentation in line with legal requirements, including ensuring the regular update and maintenance of client database.
4. Demonstrated knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge, across a range of relevant legal areas such as human rights, international and domestic law, forced marriage, human trafficking, slavery, migration, family law and protection orders.
5. Demonstrated ability to undertake and deliver comprehensive and accurate legal research, often within tight timeframes.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC284060 and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Amelia Costain in the UTS Recruitment Team via [email protected] using the subject line: Lawyer - Anti-Slavery Australia enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Closing Date: This vacancy has no official closing date and applications will be reviewed as they are received. We recommend submitting your application at the earliest possibility as we reserve the right to close the advertising once a suitable candidate has been identified.

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia for the duration of the contract.

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In addition, if you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Lawyer - Anti-Slavery Australia enquiry via EthicalJobs for assistance.

UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.