Senior Lecturer in Law

The Australian National University; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National University Law School invites applications from outstanding and forward-thinking academics to join one of the world's leading law schools. We welcome applications from scholars across all areas of legal research and education, with particular interest in candidates who can contribute to teaching in Equity & Trusts, Property, Contracts, Administrative Law, and International Law.

Head of School, Professor Ryan Goss, and School Manager, Fiona Preston, guide a vibrant,

Qualifications

• LLB with honours (or equivalent) and a (conferred) PhD in law or a cognate discipline.
• Based in Canberra, with the ability to contribute to teaching across law disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Teach in Equity & Trusts, Property, Contracts, Administrative Law, International Law.
• Join a collaborative and ambitious community dedicated to world-leading research, education, and engagement.

Education

LLB with honours (or equivalent)

PhD in law or cognate discipline

Job description

Classification: Academic Level C

Term: Full Time, Continuing

Join the ANU Law School: Australia's National Law School

• Fantastic opportunity for early- to mid-career researchers to join one of the world’s leading law schools at the Australian National University.
• Join a collaborative and ambitious community dedicated to world-leading research, education, and engagement.
• Flexible work environment with attractive remuneration package, with positions based in Canberra, recently named the best city in the world for quality of life.

About the ANU Law School

As Australia's national law school, we are committed to legal scholarship and education that influences public policy, strengthens the rule of law and advances social justice in Australia and globally. Established in 1960, the Law School is internationally recognised for research excellence, outstanding teaching and meaningful engagement with government, the judiciary, the legal profession and civil society.

Located in the heart of Australia's capital, our academics benefit from unparalleled access to policymakers, courts, federal agencies and international institutions while contributing to a vibrant and collegial intellectual community.

The College

The ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy (CLGP) is a progressive and newly established College that brings together four world-leading academic schools dedicated to shaping the future of law, governance, regulation, policy and population health. As part of Australia’s only national university, the College fosters excellence in research, education and engagement, driving impactful contributions to national and global challenges. The College provides an intellectually rich community, committed to providing a collaborative and supportive environment for academics, students, and professionals to thrive.

The Opportunity

The ANU Law School invites applications from outstanding and forward-thinking academics to join one of the world's leading law schools. We welcome applications from scholars across all areas of legal research and education, with particular interest in candidates who can contribute to teaching in one or more of the following areas:

• Equity & Trusts
• Property
• Contracts
• Administrative Law
• International Law

We look forward to hearing from you.

Head of School, Professor Ryan Goss, E: [e-mail]
School Manager, Fiona Preston, E: [e-mail]

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant at [e-mail]

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will hold LLB with honours (or equivalent) and a (conferred) PhD in law or a cognate discipline. Successful candidates will be expected to reside in Canberra.

Closing date for applications: 18 October 2026

Commensurate with experience, plus 17% superannuation