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. Additional selection criteria are added to cover this and successful applicants will be expected to provide a reference from an Indigenous referee, where possible, to confirm they can meet these requirements.
Position Overview
The In-house Counsel (IHC) position is situated within the Legal and Compliance (LAC) team of The National Native Title Tribunal ( NNTT). The IHC reports directly to the Native Title Registrar and will provide complex legal advice to the NNTT President, Registrar and Executive Team.
The IHC will lead legal policy reform projects and draft complex documents, including advice, submissions, and consultation papers. The IHC will support the LAC team to review, maintain and continuously improve policies and business guides in relation to the statutory functions of the Registrar and Tribunal. The IHC will excel in legal analysis, timely advice, and project management skills. The IHC will provide critical assistance to the NNTT President, Registrar and Executive Team to support the quality work of the NNTT and compliant business operations.
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. Additional selection criteria are added to cover this and successful applicants will be expected to provide a reference from an Indigenous referee, where possible, to confirm they can meet these requirements.
Position Overview
The In-house Counsel (IHC) position is situated within the Legal and Compliance (LAC) team of The National Native Title Tribunal ( NNTT). The IHC reports directly to the Native Title Registrar and will provide complex legal advice to the NNTT President, Registrar and Executive Team.
The IHC will lead legal policy reform projects and draft complex documents, including advice, submissions, and consultation papers. The IHC will support the LAC team to review, maintain and continuously improve policies and business guides in relation to the statutory functions of the Registrar and Tribunal. The IHC will excel in legal analysis, timely advice, and project management skills. The IHC will provide critical assistance to the NNTT President, Registrar and Executive Team to support the quality work of the NNTT and compliant business operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Competencies & Attributes Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (required)
Contact Officer
For more information, please contact Kathleen McCunnie by email
How to apply
To apply, please upload a current curriculum vitae and a two-page pitch detailing your skills, attributes, and experience relevant to this role.
Eligibility
Employment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following:
Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship.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.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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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