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Base pay range
A$115,443.00/yr - A$125,832.00/yr
This position can be based in Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney.
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 will provide legal advice to the NNTT President, Registrar and Executive Team.
The Legal Advisor will support the LAC team to review, maintain and continuously improve policies and business guides in relation to the statutory functions of the Registrar and Tribunal. The Legal Advisor will excel in legal analysis, timely advice, and project management skills. The Legal Advisor will provide critical assistance to the NNTT President, Registrar and Executive Team to support the quality work of the NNTT and compliant business operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
* Maintain comprehensive knowledge of NNTT functions, native title legislation and regulations, including changes in the NTA and Regulations.
* Provide timely legal advice and briefings to President, Registrar and NNTT Executive.
* Provide advice and support to President, Registrar and NNTT Executive regarding emerging policy and legal issues affecting NNTT functions, operations, and strategic goals.
* Support organisational review and continuous improvement of operational resources including the drafting and development of additional policies and procedures.
* Support the development and maintenance of policies and procedures regarding access to information held by the NNTT by preparing legal advice, resources, and responding to complex information requests.
* Provide legal review of the NNTT’s content where required, including website, resources, fact sheets and other publications.
* Prepare and deliver training and information sessions both within the NNTT and for external stakeholders.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws or other relevant degree highly regarded
* Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience of native title issues and stakeholders including: -
* Proven understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people; and
* The ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people.
* Demonstrated experience as a legal practitioner or advisor with proven ability to apply legislative, procedural and administrative frameworks to high-level decision-making and problem solving.
* Sound knowledge of administrative decision-making, legal process and demonstrated understanding of native title practice and the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth).
* Skilled producer of written communications targeted to the relevant audience.
* Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to represent the NNTT in a variety of forums displaying discretion, integrity and sensitivity.
* Leadership and management skills, including the ability to support the strategic objectives of the team and manage dedicated resources within designated timeframes.
* Sound negotiation and influencing skills to deal with internal and external parties and manage relationships with key stakeholders at all levels and deliver information clearly and positively.
* Modelling APS values and appropriate, professional conduct.
Application close on Wednesday 18 June 2025, 11:30 pm (AEST).
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.
* 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.
* 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.
This vacancy is advertised as an ‘identified position’ which means candidates are required to have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and proven culturally appropriate engagement and communication skills. Additional selection criteria are added to cover this, and successful applicants will be expected to provide a reference from an Indigenous referee, where possible, to confirm they can meet these requirements.
For further information about Identified Positions, please see: RecruitAbility | Australian Public Service Commission (apsc.gov.au)
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 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 a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit:
Contact Officer
For more information, please contact Kathleen McCunnie by email or telephone (07) 3052 4095
How to apply
To apply, please complete the application form on the Court’s careers portal.
As part of your application, you will be required to submit a written response to the selection criteria listed in the position description (maximum word limit 1500). Please ensure this document is attached before submitting your application.
If you have any technical issues with applying, please email
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal, Administrative, and Other
* Industries
Legal Services, Courts of Law, and Administration of Justice
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