Job Summary
- Base salary starting from $77,565.79 per annum (pro-rata) plus 12% superannuation
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 13th Sep 2024
- Melbourne > Parkville
The University of Melbourne Student Union Inc (UMSU) is a dynamic, for-purpose incorporated association, serving as the representative body for all students at the University of Melbourne. Structured around student control of student affairs, UMSU is governed by an elected Students’ Council and twelve committees, chosen by and from the student body.
Located in the heart of the University of Melbourne’s award-winning student precinct, UMSU is a vibrant, creative, and diverse social justice organisation committed to representing and supporting University of Melbourne students. Our offerings include an arts and culture program for emerging student artists in a state-of-the-art theatre, a professional art gallery, and the iconic Rowden White Library. We host events co-designed by students supported by professional staff, and publish multiple student-led publications, including Farrago. Beyond that, UMSU runs a food relief program, oversees volunteer programs, and supports over 200 affiliated student clubs.
Our commitment extends beyond engagement to essential support services, including a food relief program, volunteer opportunities, and a free legal and advocacy service for students. Each of our dedicated student departments, committees, and collectives play a pivotal role in shaping the university experience.
UMSU's overarching goal is to enhance student life at the University of Melbourne. We achieve this by elevating and representing student voices through purposeful engagement and advocacy, offering exceptional programs, services, and opportunities that promote inclusivity and accessibility.
The Advocacy & Legal Division encompasses a co-located Community Legal Centre and Student Advocacy Service available to all students of the University of Melbourne.
The UMSU Legal Service is a nationally-accredited community legal centre that provides free and confidential legal help and financial counselling to current University of Melbourne students.
The legal service is staffed by qualified lawyers, and provides assistance on various legal issues, including:
We are looking for suitably skilled staff (law students, or those with a legal background) to support the delivery of legal and financial counselling assistance by the UMSU Legal Service to students of the University of Melbourne.
The role will commence as soon as possible, on an ongoing basis at 0.6 FTE.
Hybrid flexible working arrangements are available for this role, subject to the needs of the organisation. The UMSU Legal Service offices are located on the University of Melbourne campus in Parkville.
Under the supervision of the Principal Lawyer/s:
To succeed in this position, you will have:
This is a part-time (0.6 FTE / 21 hours per week) continuing position with a base salary of $77,565.79 per annum (pro-rata) plus 12% superannuation.
First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people across all gender spectrums are strongly encouraged to apply.
UMSU is a child safe organisation where we value diversity, embrace difference, and nurture a connected, safe, and respectful community. UMSU is a proud member of the Australian Network for Disability. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment.
UMSU acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.
A position description is attached.