About the Role
Under the direction of the Senior Lawyer, the Law Graduate will work alongside experienced mentors and use legal skills to assist in the effective delivery of legal services to native title holders, prescribed bodies corporate and native title groups throughout the Kimberley region of Western Australia. This position operates out of Broome KLC office with regular travel throughout the Kimberley region.
Key Responsibilities
1. Complete requirements for and be admitted in the Supreme Court of Western Australia and the High Court of Australia within 12 months of commencing employment.
2. Work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
3. Work alongside experienced lawyers and utilise your legal skills to provide legal advice to native title prescribed bodies corporate (PBCs), native title holders and native title claimants throughout the Kimberley Region
4. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including PBCs and the KLC’s Native Title Services Unit to deliver high quality legal services.
5. Regularly attend meetings, often in remote locations, to provide information to PBCs, native title holders, and native title claimants, and to assist Lawyers to provide advice.
6. Assist in the representation of native title parties in proceedings before the National Native Title Tribunal and the Federal Court of Australia, and in negotiations with regard for proposals for the use, development and acquisition of land (e.g. future act matters).
7. Undertake research on legal and policy issues, in particular in relation to PBCs and other related native title issues.
8. Escalate serious and sensitive matters where appropriate and make recommendations for continuous improvement
9. Ensure appropriate risk management and due diligence processes are adhered to
10. Actively contribute to the health and safety of the workplace by adhering to all health and safety policies and procedures.
11. Actively embrace and integrate KLC’s vision, mission and values into the role, and model appropriate behaviours
12. Conform to KLC’s conditions of employment, code of conduct, and organisational policies and procedures
13. Adhere to relevant legislative requirements including and not limited to the Fair Work Act, Work Health and Safety Act and the EEO Act
14. Work collaboratively with management and staff across the business in support of KLC’s strategic objectives
15. Maintain a professional approach in the workplace
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- A recent legal graduate or graduand
- Strong time management skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal skills;
- Able to prioritise work as part of a team as well as act autonomously;
- Possess knowledge of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth), and Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA), or the ability to acquire that knowledge;
- Preparedness to travel in the course of work, including by air; and
- Possess a current manual driver’s licence.
Desirable:
- An understanding of court processes and systems and/or previous experience working in a legal environment
Please note: the willingness to undergo Police and Working with Children Checks are essential requirements for this role.
How to Apply
- Hit that pink "Quick Apply" button.
- Upload a copy of your current resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
- For further information about us, visit our website, www.klc.org.au
- APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5PM, MONDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2025
About the Kimberley Land Council
Covering the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia, the Kimberley Land Council (KLC) commenced in 1978 and was formed by Kimberley Aboriginal people as a political land rights organisation. It has become the peak Indigenous body in the Kimberley, working with Aboriginal people to secure native title recognition, conduct conservation and land management activities and develop cultural business enterprises.
We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately and to close this advertisement early should a suitable candidate be found. The Kimberley Land Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage women and people from culturally diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to apply.
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