EL 2 - Director, Dispute Resolution and Assistance Position Overview Reporting to the Registrar, the Director, Dispute Resolution and Assistance is responsible for managing the Dispute Resolution and Post Determination Assistance units which comprise the Dispute Resolution and Assistance Team, including line management, supervision and review of all work and decisions, providing expert advice, work allocation and maintaining the database of future act notices and agreements received under s 41A of the Native Title Act (1993). The Dispute Resolution and Assistance team supports the President, Members and the Registrar in the performance of their functions under the future act provisions and s60AAA of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). The Dispute Resolution and Assistance team provides case management, client liaison, technical and administrative support to the President, Members and the Registrar in relation to post-determination assistance requests, future act mediations, expedited procedure objection inquiries, and inquiries into future act determination applications. The Dispute Resolution and Assistance team also provides high-level advice, assistance, and information services to internal and external stakeholders in relation to the operation of s60AAA, the future act regime and the National Native Title Tribunal's (NNTT's) processes and procedures relating to future acts. These activities include the processing of future act notices and the recording of agreements, as well as the provision of information to assist stakeholders to comply with their obligations under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). Key Duties and Responsibilities: Possessing and demonstrating an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Possessing and demonstrating an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of native title, the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) and NNTT functions. Demonstrated ability to apply legislative, procedural and administrative frameworks to high-level decision-making and problem solving. High-level communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead and motivate team members and to deliver information in a succinct and concise manner. Proven ability to respond effectively to a changing environment and to identify and act upon opportunities for improvements. Demonstrated ability to promote a team 'service culture' that is client-centred and effectively meets the needs of clients (internal / external) Demonstrating and modelling APS values and appropriate, professional conduct. Possessing and demonstrating an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Possessing and demonstrating an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of native title, the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) and NNTT functions. Demonstrated ability to apply legislative, procedural and administrative frameworks to high-level decision-making and problem solving. High-level communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead and motivate team members and to deliver information in a succinct and concise manner. Proven ability to respond effectively to a changing environment and to identify and act upon opportunities for improvements. Demonstrated ability to promote a team 'service culture' that is client-centred and effectively meets the needs of clients (internal / external) Demonstrating and modelling APS values and appropriate, professional conduct. Position Overview Reporting to the Registrar, the Director, Dispute Resolution and Assistance is responsible for managing the Dispute Resolution and Post Determination Assistance units which comprise the Dispute Resolution and Assistance Team, including line management, supervision and review of all work and decisions, providing expert advice, work allocation and maintaining the database of future act notices and agreements received under s 41A of the Native Title Act (1993). The Dispute Resolution and Assistance team supports the President, Members and the Registrar in the performance of their functions under the future act provisions and s60AAA of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). The Dispute Resolution and Assistance team provides case management, client liaison, technical and administrative support to the President, Members and the Registrar in relation to post-determination assistance requests, future act mediations, expedited procedure objection inquiries, and inquiries into future act determination applications. The Dispute Resolution and Assistance team also provides high-level advice, assistance, and information services to internal and external stakeholders in relation to the operation of s60AAA, the future act regime and the National Native Title Tribunal's (NNTT's) processes and procedures relating to future acts. These activities include the processing of future act notices and the recording of agreements, as well as the provision of information to assist stakeholders to comply with their obligations under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). Key Duties and Responsibilities: Competencies & Attributes Possessing and demonstrating an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Possessing and demonstrating an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of native title, the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) and NNTT functions. Demonstrated ability to apply legislative, procedural and administrative frameworks to high-level decision-making and problem solving. High-level communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead and motivate team members and to deliver information in a succinct and concise manner. Proven ability to respond effectively to a changing environment and to identify and act upon opportunities for improvements. Demonstrated ability to promote a team 'service culture' that is client-centred and effectively meets the needs of clients (internal / external) Demonstrating and modelling APS values and appropriate, professional conduct. Qualifications Relevant Qualifications are desirable and demonstrated experience working with and applying the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) is highly regarded. Contact Officer For more information, please contact Katie Stride by email ****** 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 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. Position Description WORD Opens in new window Position Description PDF Opens in new window Start your application by clicking the "begin" button. #J-18808-Ljbffr
