Salary from 12 March $79,125 - $86,246 p.a. plus 15.4% superannuation)
Position Overview
Case Officers support their team in providing assistance to the President and Members in the performance of their decision-making and dispute resolution functions under the Act, mainly in relation to mining and exploration proposals that affect native title.
The role involves frequent contact with legal practitioners, heritage officers, tenement managers, mining companies and traditional owners. Candidates must be able to work effectively as part of a national team, while maintaining an ability to work independently and take initiative.
This role would suit someone who is comfortable working in an administrative setting, enjoys communicating with a diverse range of people, and has a good eye for detail.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Support the Dispute Resolution and Assistance Team in the administration of the NNTT's future act functions.
2. Utilise internal databases to process applications and record accurate information.
3. Prepare written products and other information to support decision-making.
4. Undertake tasks as directed by the Manager Arbitration, Manager Mediation and Case Managers.
5. Liaise with external clients and stakeholders about future act applications and related enquiries.
6. Engage with external clients and stakeholders using clear communication and projecting a positive image of the NNTT.
7. Provide administrative support for hearings and conferences convened by the President and Members and NNTT staff.
8. Develop a sound understanding of relevant Commonwealth and State legislation and the NNTT's obligations under the Act.
9. Teamwork and independence.
10. Set priorities and manage competing workloads to ensure quality and timely outputs.
11. Work as an effective team member to support the work of the President and Members.
12. Apply approved records and information management practices.
Note: Tasks and duties of the role may change from time to time subject to operational needs.
Selection Criteria
1. Possessing and demonstrating an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
2. Possessing and demonstrating an ability to communicate sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
3. Knowledge of native title and the Tribunal and Native Title Registrar's functions, or the ability to quickly acquire this.
4. Proven ability to work under limited supervision, while managing a variety of tasks to achieve results and meet deadlines.
5. Demonstrated oral and interpersonal communication skills to communicate effectively with stakeholders across all levels.
6. Demonstrated ability to build and sustain a network of positive working relationships with key people, internally and externally.
7. Demonstrated ability to act impartially and professionally with external clients and operate within the boundaries of organisational processes and in accordance with APS values.
Contact Officer
For more information, please contact Reagan Hull by email at or mobile
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 Please ensure this document is attached before submitting your application.
If you have any technical issues with applying, please email
Eligibility
Employment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following:
1. Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship.
2. 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.
3. 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:
This vacancy is advertised as an 'identified position' as both the role and the work of the National Native Title Tribunal have a strong involvement in issues relating to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Successful applicants are required to have knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Application Close: Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 11:30 pm (AEDT)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.