The Client

Our client is a voice for the Aboriginal communities Far North Queensland - focusing extensively on achieving meaningful outcomes for Native Title owners and claimants.

A rare opportunity has emerged to head up the Native Title Unit (NTU) legal function as a Principal Legal Officer.

The role

This role is ideal for a senior legal practitioner with a strong desire to work with the local Aboriginal community with a familiarity surrounding relevant Native Title legislation, case law and Future Acts negotiations.

The role will involve the following:

• Assist in the development of overall policies and procedures of the organisation;
• Provide relevant reporting to each council board meeting on associated NTU matters;
• Manage overall operations of the NTU to achieve stated operational objectives within budget;
• Mentoring of the other legal and community participants to ensure effective outcomes;
• Establish and maintain appropriate systems to ensure applicable legal deadlines are met to a high professional standard;
• Liaise with relevant external stakeholders to provide strategic advice to native title claimant groups;
• Develop and maintain a good understanding of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), relevant legislation, regulation, and case law to enable the provision of effective legal advice.

The Candidate

• A capacity to manage and execute leadership to an in-house legal team;
• Significant relevant post-admission legal experience;
• Ability to handle complex legal matters;
• Advanced written and oral communication skills;
• Understanding of the cultural, social, economic and political issues that affect the associated Indigenous people;
• Ability to communicate effectively with the Aboriginal community;
• Strong negotiating skills.

next steps

To submit your application, click Apply Now,

If you have any questions, please call Rachel on 0439 936 199 or [email protected], using the subject line: Principal Legal Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.