Director, Centre for Law and Justice
- Canberra, ACT
- Bathurst, NSW
- Fixed Term - Full Time
- Closing on: Nov 29 2026
- Shape the future of law and justice education in the regions
- Lead a high-performing academic centre with sector impact
- Build influential partnerships across law, government and industry
The role
- Full Time, Fixed Term (up to 5 years)
- Level D Remuneration package in the range of $218,867 - $239,326 p.a. (including 17% superannuation)
- Level E Remuneration package of $276,844 p.a. (including 17% superannuation)
- Bathurst or Canberra (relocation support available)
Lead the strategic direction and growth of the Centre for Law and Justice, shaping the future of legal and criminal justice education, research and professional engagement. As Director, you will provide academic, operational and people leadership, fostering a high-performing and inclusive culture that drives excellence in teaching, research and student outcomes. Working closely with the Head of School, you will build the Centre's profile and impact through strong partnerships with the legal profession, government, industry and community, ensuring graduates are prepared to make meaningful contributions to the justice system and society.
This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished academic leader to influence discipline development, strengthen research and professional impact, and contribute to the strategic direction of the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security.
About you
- An LLB or LLM, and doctoral qualification in law, legal studies, criminal justice, criminology or a closely related discipline, together with expertise in the field.
- A strong record of academic leadership, teaching excellence and scholarly or professional contribution.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build effective partnerships.
- A commitment to student-centred practice, equity, inclusion and cultural safety.
Level D: You are an established academic leader with a strong record of achievement in teaching, research and professional engagement. You have demonstrated success leading people, curriculum, quality and accreditation activities, building productive partnerships, and contributing to the strategic success of an academic unit.
Level E: You are a distinguished academic leader with national and international standing and a reputation for impact. You bring extensive experience leading strategy, governance, accreditation and organisational change, with a proven ability to influence outcomes
About us
We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.
The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.
Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.
Learn more about the Centre for Law and Justice here.
Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.
Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.
To apply
Click the Apply button and complete your application online, and address the selection criteria in the position description and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.
This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.
Disclosure Requirement
Applicants may be required to disclose information relating to gender-based violence allegations or findings as part of the University's recruitment and screening processes.
Further information
Additional information is available in the position descriptions below:
- Level D - Position Description - Director Centre for Law and Justice
- Level E - Position Description - Director Centre for Law and Justice
or by contacting:
Associate Professor Doug Allan | Head, Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security | doallan@csu.edu.au
Closing Date: 11pm, 29 November 2026