Clinical Program Officer

Job No.: 663979

Location: Melbourne CBD

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $78,255 - $89,888 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Join our prestigious and innovative Law Faculty
• Become part of our vibrant community of renowned scholars and distinguished alumni
• Enjoy premium facilities, teaching and clinical spaces, and multi-functional moot court
• Use our inner-city presence in the heart of the Melbourne judicial and legal precinct
• Benefit from accessing our overseas campuses for teaching and research opportunities

At Monash , work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity , and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Learn more about Monash .

About Us

The Monash Law Faculty (‘Monash Law’) was established 60 years ago to be a different kind of law school, with a pioneering spirit, an enterprising and inclusive approach, strong professional and community connections, and a deep commitment to access to justice in all of its forms. Monash Law’s continuing vision is to be a leading globally, clinically, and digitally engaged Australian law school and scholarly community, extending our legal educational and research expertise and impact from Victoria and Australia to the Indo-Pacific region and throughout the world.

At Monash Law, we work with the legal profession and industry partners to develop a new generation of law graduates whose curiosity, commitment, and leadership will make a difference in our world. We offer a broadly based, experiential, and rich legal education, for the benefit of students and their potential employers within and beyond the legal profession. We invest in our facilities, such as our renowned clinical sites, state-of-the-art moot court, and contemporary, student-centred learning environments.

Monash Law operates from seven different locations on three continents, and with significant investment in three community legal centres. Our commitment to local communities and the legal profession is as deep as our commitment to preparing our students and supporting our academics to make a difference in the world. Our dedicated Monash University Law Chambers situated in the Melbourne CBD judicial and legal district complement our Clayton base and legal clinics in multiple locations.

Monash Law also has a vibrant research culture, with a strong commitment to diverse and innovative forms of high-quality and cross-disciplinary legal research that has governmental, professional, and social impact. We engage and collaborate with world leaders in legal research and education throughout Australia and internationally, and have demonstrated top-tier and impactful research performance. For more information about the Faculty of Law, please visit our website: www.monash.edu/law .

The Opportunity

Join us as a Clinical Program Officer to support the growth and administration of the Clinical Program. 

Responsibilities of this dynamic role include improving business operations, managing legal processes, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. While this role is primarily based in Melbourne CBD, attendance at Monash Law Clinics Clayton will be required on a regular basis. 

As the successful candidate, you will bring expertise in providing professional administrative support services in a complex environment, including digital file administration. Your strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, coupled with meticulous attention to detail, will be essential. Experience in program coordination, community engagement and knowledge of legal terms and processes would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity. We are firm believers that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills and successes of our staff. We invite you to apply to join us as part of our dynamic learning programs and high-quality research environment. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and genders.

We have a variety of staff benefits on offer including access to our onsite gym and pool, salary packaging options a well as generous parental leave options. For more information on our staff benefits, click here .

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Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents .

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs '.

Enquiries

Ms Melissa Fletcher, Senior Manager Partnerships and Clinics in Law Experiential Education, +61 3 9905 1301

Position Description

 Clinical Program Officer

Closing Date

Wednesday 17 April 2024, 11:55pm AEST

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