- $88,834 - $96,829 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation
- Non-ongoing, Full-time
- Various Locations: Brisbane, Perth, Cairns, Sydney, Melbourne
Position Overview
The Registrar is responsible for maintaining three Tribunal Registers, namely the Register of Native Title Claims, National Native Title Register and the Register of Indigenous land Use Agreements. The Native Title Act requires claims and ILUAs to meet certain criteria in order to be registered on the Register of Native Title Claims and Register of Indigenous Land Use Agreements. Once registered, the applicant and parties receive particular rights under the Native Title Act.
The Native Title Act also requires the Registrar to notify all native title determination applications, including non-claimant applications and ILUAs to allow affected persons and bodies an opportunity to respond to the application.
The role reports to the Manager, Legal & Compliance and supports the Manager and other Registration Delegates in providing assistance to, and undertaking tasks on behalf of, the President, Members of the Tribunal and the Registrar in the discharge of their functions and powers under the Native Title Act.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Perform legal research, provide legal support, and complete other tasks or projects required by the Manager, Legal & Compliance.
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Provide assistance in response to ad hoc requests as part of the Tribunal’s assistance functions.
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Support the Manager, Legal & Compliance in the administration of the Tribunal’s and Registrar’s statutory functions.
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Manage non-claimant native title determination applications including administrative processing, stakeholder communication and notification.
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Develop and maintain a sound understanding of relevant Commonwealth and State legislation and the Tribunal’s statutory obligations under the Native Title Act.
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Apply approved records and information management practices in compliance with the Tribunal Records and Information Management Policy and Procedures.
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Work with a high level of independence, setting priorities, displaying initiative, and managing competing workloads to ensure quality and timely outputs.
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Engage with external clients and stakeholders using clear communication and projecting a positive image for the Tribunal.
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Perform other duties as reasonably required and directed by the Manager, Legal & Compliance.
Competencies & Attributes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Demonstrate an ability to communicate sensitively with and demonstrate cultural understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Possess a high attention to detail and well-developed administrative and organisational skills to be able to meet tight deadlines and achieve results by setting priorities and managing competing workloads.
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Demonstrate an ability to work independently and as part of a team to contribute to and facilitate the delivery of quality and timely services.
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Possess well-developed interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive and productive relationships.
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Possess an ability to use clear and positive communication to present information in a clear concise and articulate manner.
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Display a high standard of compliance with organisational practices and procedures.
Qualifications
Legal qualifications or experience in legal research will be highly regarded.
Contact Officer
For more information, please contact Melleessa Boyle at
[email protected].
How to apply
As part of your application, you will be required to submit a two-page response outlining your suitability for this position having regards to the selection criteria and duties of the position which are described in the position description (maximum word limit 1000). Please ensure this document is attached before submitting your application.
Eligibility
Employment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following:
- Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship.
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Security and character clearance – the successful applicant must satisfy a Police Records Check, and may also be required to complete security clearances during the course of their employment.
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Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.
Interested candidates who have received a redundancy benefit from an APS agency are welcome to apply but note that they cannot be engaged until their redundancy benefit period has expired.
Diversity and Inclusion
We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Federal Court Australia will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.
RecruitAbility
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability.
Applications close: 11.50pm (AEST) 6 July 2026.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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