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.
Position Overview
The Registrar is responsible for maintaining three National Native Title Tribunal (NNTT) Registers, namely the Register of Native Title Claims, National Native Title Register and the Register of Indigenous land Use Agreements. The Native Title Act requires claims and ILUAs to meet certain criteria in order to be registered on the Register of Native Title Claims and Register of Indigenous Land Use Agreements. Once registered, the applicant and parties receive particular rights under the Native Title Act.
The Native Title Act also requires the Registrar to notify all native title determination applications, including non-claimant applications, and ILUAs to allow affected persons and bodies an opportunity to respond to the application.
The Legal Research Officer reports to the Manager, Legal and Compliance and supports the Director, Legal and Compliance and other team members in providing assistance to, and undertaking tasks on behalf of, the President, members of the NNTT and the Registrar in the discharge of their functions and powers under the Native Title Act. The Legal Research Officer will be appointed a delegate in order to make registration decisions at the less complex end of the registration tasks. They will also provide legal assistance and research to their Manager or at the direction of their Manager.
Key Duties and Responsibilities 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.
Position Overview
The Registrar is responsible for maintaining three National Native Title Tribunal (NNTT) Registers, namely the Register of Native Title Claims, National Native Title Register and the Register of Indigenous land Use Agreements. The Native Title Act requires claims and ILUAs to meet certain criteria in order to be registered on the Register of Native Title Claims and Register of Indigenous Land Use Agreements. Once registered, the applicant and parties receive particular rights under the Native Title Act.
The Native Title Act also requires the Registrar to notify all native title determination applications, including non-claimant applications, and ILUAs to allow affected persons and bodies an opportunity to respond to the application.
The Legal Research Officer reports to the Manager, Legal and Compliance and supports the Director, Legal and Compliance and other team members in providing assistance to, and undertaking tasks on behalf of, the President, members of the NNTT and the Registrar in the discharge of their functions and powers under the Native Title Act. The Legal Research Officer will be appointed a delegate in order to make registration decisions at the less complex end of the registration tasks. They will also provide legal assistance and research to their Manager or at the direction of their Manager.
Key Duties and Responsibilities Selection Criteria Demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Demonstrate an ability to communicate sensitively with and demonstrate cultural understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Possess the ability to interpret and apply the provisions of the Native Title Act and relevant regulations, or ability to acquire such knowledge. Demonstrate the ability to identify opportunities, problems, and options for their resolution. Possess a high attention to detail and well-developed administrative and organisational skills to be able to meet tight deadlines and achieve results by setting priorities and managing competing workloads. Demonstrate an ability to work independently and as part of a team to contribute to and facilitate the delivery of quality and timely services. Possess well-developed interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive and productive relationships. Possess an ability to use clear and positive communication to present information in a clear, concise, and articulate manner. Display a high standard of compliance with organisational practices and procedures. Other Requirements Contact Officer
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Eligibility
To be eligible for employment with the Federal Court of Australia, you must be an Australian Citizen and will be required to provide proof of citizenship if you are the successful applicant.
Applicants offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a police record check and must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information.
Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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