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The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

• Build your in-house legal career across commercial, research, privacy and governance matters
• Provide practical legal advice while growing within a collaborative and supportive team
• Full time, ongoing role based in Hobart

About the opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Lawyer in the Legal and Audit section of Student Services and Operations Division. The opportunity will be supervised and provide targeted professional development opportunities. This role is suited to a lawyer seeking to develop broad in-house experience across a diverse legal practice within a supportive team.

The Lawyer will have sound knowledge and practical experience in contract and commercial law, experience in the provision of legal advice on research, privacy, compliance, intellectual property, and commercial matters. The Lawyer will require good organisational skills, initiative and the ability to manage a range of competing priorities.

What you’ll do:

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on information technology, commercial, research consultancy, employment, international and other contracts with a strong focus on research and intellectual property.
• Assist with compliance and regulatory matters, including data breaches, Right to Information requests, and governance or policy-related advice.
• Ensure legal advice appropriately reflects applicable State and Commonwealth legislation and other legal requirements to support compliance.
• Educate and advise academic and professional staff of the University about their legal responsibilities and accountabilities.
• Represent Legal Services and the University on working parties and committees, both internal and external, as required.

What we’re looking for:

• Admitted or eligible for admission as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
• At least 2 years post admission experience in legal practice, in private practice and/or in-house or relevant government experience with an interest in the Higher Education sector.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume advisory environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply legal knowledge in a practical, risk-based way in a complex organisational environment.
• Good interpersonal skills including ability to negotiate, motivate, influence and build relationships.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $116,872 comprising base salary within the range of $92,120 to $99,891 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success profile.
• For further information about this position, please contact Linda Whelan, Special Counsel - Manager, Legal Services, L.Whelan@utas.edu.au
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description below for full details.

Applications close Sunday, 16 August 2026, 11.55pm

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role and hold a current Practising Certificate with the Tasmanian Law Society, or the ability to obtain one.