Lecturer (Migration Law)

Australian Catholic University; North Sydney, Melbourne; On-site; AUD 147,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% employer superannuation

Annual leave loading (17.5%)

Flexible work options

Salary packaging

Job summary

Australian Catholic University (ACU) seeks a Lecturer in Law to develop and deliver high-quality teaching in Migration Law and related Public Law subjects across its North Sydney and Melbourne campuses. The role is based in the Thomas More Law School and involves designing lectures, tutorials and workshops to sustain excellent student outcomes.

The appointee will engage in curriculum development, assessments and student support, with ACU offering a competitive package, 17% employer

Qualifications

• Teach Migration Law and related Public Law subjects.
• Develop and deliver lectures, tutorials and workshops to support student learning.
• Engage in curriculum development and assessment design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning outcomes in Migration Law and Public Law.
• Contribute to course quality, assessments and student support across North Sydney and Melbourne campuses.

Job description

Campus Location: North Sydney, Australia | Melbourne, Australia

Job No: APTAV135499#002

• Develop and deliver high quality, innovative teaching in Migration Law and related Public Law subjects.
• ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions.
• Full time, continuing role at our North Sydney or Melbourne campus.

About the role:

Operating within Thomas More Law School, the Lecturer Law will be accountable for high-quality teaching and learning outcomes through the development, delivery and continuous improvement of lectures, tutorials and workshops in a number of subjects in Migration Law and related Public Law subjects.

For full position details, refer to the position description.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Lidia Xynas, Dean, Thomas More Law School at: [e-mail]

What we offer:

• The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
• Total remuneration valued to $147,424 - $173,913 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $124, - $147,076 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level B), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
• Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
• As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here .

Applications close: 15-NOV-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements.

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights.

For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a publicly funded university whose teaching, research and service is shaped by the vision of flourishing lives, thriving communities, and a more ethical future for our world. ACU has more than 2,500 staff and 34,000 students across eight campuses: Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU draws on the Catholic intellectual tradition which values human reason and welcomes everyone regardless of their faith, cultural tradition or circumstances. ACU invites all staff - both academic and professional - to embrace, and to support in ways meaningful to them, its mission to respect the dignity of every human person, to seek knowledge and to advance the common good.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.