- $121,755 - $132,713 plus 15.4% superannuation
- Non-ongoing, Part-time
- Various - Brisbane QLD, Cairns QLD, Melbourne VIC, Sydney NSW
Position Overview
The Legal Advisor position is situated within the Legal and Compliance (LAC) team of the NNTT. The Legal Advisor reports directly to the Native Title Registrar and provides high-level legal advice to the NNTT President, Registrar and Executive Team.
The Legal Advisor supports the exercise of the Registrar's statutory functions and delegated powers under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), including the provision of legal advice, quality assurance and decision-support in relation to registration, notification and other Registrar functions. The position plays a critical role in ensuring that statutory decision-making is lawful, consistent, well-reasoned and compliant with legislative requirements.
The Legal Advisor will support the LAC team to review, maintain and continuously improve policies, procedures and business guides relating to the statutory functions of the Registrar and Tribunal. The Legal Advisor will demonstrate excellence in legal analysis, statutory interpretation, decision-making support, stakeholder engagement and project management. The position provides critical assistance to the NNTT President, Registrar and Executive Team to support the quality and integrity of the NNTT's work and ensure compliant business operations.
Position Duties
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Provide legal advice and support to the Native Title Registrar in the exercise of statutory functions and delegated powers under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) and other relevant legislation.
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Support registration-related functions managed by the LAC team, including the legal review and quality assurance of registration test recommendations, registration decisions, notification decisions and associated statutory processes.
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Prepare legal briefings, analysis and decision-support materials to assist the Registrar and Tribunal regarding competent administrative decision-making and best practice organisational policy and procedure.
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Monitor and analyse developments in native title law, administrative law and relevant legal decisions to ensure the lawful and consistent exercise of statutory functions.
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Undertake quality assurance activities to promote consistency, legal compliance and best practice in statutory decision-making across the organisation.
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Prepare and deliver training internally and externally as required.
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Competencies & Attributes
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Demonstrated expertise in the practice of native title law, administrative law or statutory decision-making, including a sound understanding of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), relevant legislation, regulations and the statutory functions of the Registrar and the National Native Title Tribunal.
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Proven experience as a legal practitioner or advisor, with the ability to apply complex legislative, procedural and administrative frameworks to support high-level decision-making, problem solving and organisational outcomes.
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Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, together with the ability to communicate and engage sensitively, respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations and stakeholders.
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Highly developed analytical, legal research and advisory skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality legal advice, briefs, reasons for decision, policy documents and written communications tailored to a range of audiences.
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Strong interpersonal, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and influence outcomes while exercising sound judgement, discretion and professionalism.
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Demonstrated ability to support strategic priorities, manage competing demands, contribute to policy and business improvement initiatives, and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
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Ability to represent the NNTT in internal and external forums with integrity, professionalism and credibility, while maintaining a strong client-service focus.
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Demonstrated commitment to the APS Values, Employment Principles and Code of Conduct, and the ability to model ethical behaviour, accountability and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification.
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Admission, or eligibility for admission, as a legal practitioner in an Australian State or Territory is highly desirable.
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Experience in native title law, public law, administrative law or a related legal practice area will be highly regarded.
Contact Officer
For more information, please contact Kathleen McCunnie by email
[email protected]
How to apply
To apply, please submit your curriculum vitae and a two-page to Registrar Katie Stride detailing your skills, attributes, and experience relevant to the selection criteria.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recruitment
Candidates may use AI tools to assist with their participation in this recruitment process unless otherwise advised.
Where AI tools are used, candidates are responsible for ensuring that all information submitted is transparent, accurate, and genuinely reflects their own skills, capabilities, and experience.
For more information, see: Principles for candidate use of AI in Recruitment
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
Federal Court Australia is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability.
First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families.
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: Monday, 7 September at 11:30 pm (AEST)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
