NNTT Legal Research Officer – National Native Title Tribunal
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770843
- Agency: National Native Title Tribunal
- Job Title: NNTT Legal Research Officer
- Position Number: 0473-07-26
- Classification: APS Level 6
- Closing Date: Tuesday 28 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Ongoing
- Location: Cairns QLD, Brisbane QLD, Melbourne VIC, Perth
- Future Merit Locations: Cairns, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
- Salary: $99,734 – $111,701
- Office Arrangement: Hybrid (Hybrid, Minimum 3 days in office)
About National Native Title Tribunal
The National Native Title Tribunal (NNTT) is an authority established by the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA) which has offices in
four Australian States. The NNTT comprises a President and members, who are appointed by the Governor General under the
NTA to make decisions, conduct inquiries, reviews, and mediations, and assist various parties. The NNTT is supported by the
Native Title Registrar (Registrar), who has separate and specific functions and responsibilities to perform under the Native Title Act,
including considering native title claimant applications (claims) and indigenous land use agreements (ILUAs) for registration. The
Federal Court of Australia entity engages employees under the Public Service Act 1999 to support the Federal Court, the FCFCOA
(Divisions 1 and 2), and the National Native Title Tribunal. Established by the 2016 Courts Administration Legislation Amendment
Act, each court retains its own identity and judicial independence.
Duties
- Position Duties
- Consider and make decisions in relation to applications to register body corporate and area
- agreements ILUAs, depending on experience.
- Manage non-claimant native title determination applications including administrative
- processing, stakeholder communication and notification.
- Provide assistance in response to ad hoc requests as part of the NNTT’s assistance
- functions.
- Support the Manager, Legal & Compliance team in the administration and performance of
- the NNTT and Registrar statutory functions.
- Develop and maintain a sound understanding of relevant Commonwealth and State
- legislation and the NNTT’s statutory obligations under the Native Title Act 1993.
- Apply approved records and information management practices in compliance with the
- NNTT Records and Information Management Policy and Procedures.
- Exercise delegations within scope of delegated authority.
- Provide high level analysis and written products in support of the President, Members, and
- the Registrar.
- Provide high level support and co-ordinate team projects including work flow and
- administrative arrangements
- Work with a high level of independence, setting priorities, displaying initiative, and managing
- competing workloads to ensure quality and timely outputs.
- Work as an effective team member and mentor any direct reports or junior team members,
- promoting team cohesion, staff development and innovation.
- Identify areas for improvement and provide effective solutions.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with relevant stakeholders, including prescribed
- bodies corporate.
- Engage with external clients and stakeholders using clear communication and projecting a
- positive image for the NNTT.
- Perform other duties as reasonably required and directed by the Manager, Legal &
- Compliance team.
Eligibility / Notes
- 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.
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- 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.
- Qualifications
- Legal qualifications (or at an advanced stage of obtaining them);
- Experience in administrative decision-making or legal research; or
- Experience working in the native title sector or with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
- peoples.
How to Apply
Position Contact Reagan Hull, 0429 181 569
Agency Recruitment Site https://fcajobs.nga.net.au/?jati=0D4C5911-BA53-4896-A113-ED1D10E32080
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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