The Lecturer B – Curriculum Development will provide dedicated curriculum design and development support to the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP) team during a critical period of course development and implementation. 

The primary focus of this role is the development, review, and refinement of curriculum, learning resources, facilitation guides, workshop materials, assessment resources, and teaching content to support the delivery of the NSW Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice commencing in July 2026. 

Working closely with the GDLP Course Leader and subject matter experts, the successful candidate will assist in translating legal practice competencies into engaging, practical, and professionally relevant learning experiences. 

This position has been established to provide immediate curriculum development capacity during a period of temporary staffing shortages and increased program development activity. 

While the incumbent may provide limited support to teaching, assessment, or student engagement activities where required, the primary purpose of the role is curriculum development and course readiness. 

This is a maximum term contract up to 2-3 months.

Essential Selection Criteria 

• Admission as an Australian Lawyer with post-admission legal practice experience.  

• Demonstrated experience developing curriculum, educational resources, training programs, assessments, workshops, or professional learning materials.  

• Experience translating complex legal concepts into engaging educational content.  

• Demonstrated experience writing facilitator guides, learning activities, student resources, or competency-based learning materials.  

• Excellent written communication and editing skills.  

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and deliver projects within short timeframes.  

• Strong project management and organisational skills.  

Highly Desirable 

• Experience developing Practical Legal Training (PLT) or GDLP curriculum.  

• Experience developing competency-based legal education programs.  

• Experience in higher education curriculum design or instructional design.  

• Familiarity with Moodle or other learning management systems.  

• Experience facilitating legal education programs or professional development workshops. 

ACAP is a welcoming, supportive, collegial, and collaborative working environment. We support fractional appointments, allowing staff to maintain their connection to clinical practice, or flexibility for those with family or other carer responsibilities. 

At ACAP our employee perks and benefits include: 

• Unlimited global career opportunities across the Navitas portfolio
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• 2 paid volunteer days per year for your passionate causes
• Up to 50% scholarships are available to staff enrolled in ACAP courses
• Health & well-being packages including free counselling and well-being specialist support for employees and family members
• Discounted gym memberships, private health insurance, movie tickets, travel, hotels, insurance and selected retailers
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development opportunities
   

Diversity Equity and Inclusion: 
ACAP, as part of Navitas, promotes and embraces an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups. We believe equality, flexibility and diversity deliver a rich and collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and are given opportunities to thrive. 

Join us in making the world a better place!
 

To Apply:

• Submit your CV (if including a cover letter please note you can upload this on the 2nd page of the application process)
• Please note applicants are assessed upon receipt so you are encouraged to apply now.

About Navitas 
Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. The Navitas portfolio employs over 5000 staff and supports over 60,000 students and encompasses a broad selection of partners, locations, and opportunities, including university pathway programs, English language qualifications, employment training, creative media training, and more.