In-House Counsel

vor 2 Monaten

Brisbane, Österreich Tideri Jobbörse Vollzeit

Generalists - In-house (Legal)
Government - Federal (Government & Defence)
Full time
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:
Maintain expert knowledge of NNTT functions, native title legislation and regulations, including changes in the NTA and Regulations.
Provide expert and timely legal advice and briefings to President, Registrar and NNTT Executive.
Provide expert advice and support to President, Registrar and NNTT Executive regarding emerging policy and legal issues affecting NNTT functions, operations, and strategic goals.
Lead legal reform projects including conducting and directing research, coordinating input from NNTT business units, consulting internal and external stakeholders, and drafting joint submissions and NNTT submissions.
Review and consult with respect to any proposed amendments to the NTA and associated legislation.
Support the LAC team's review and continuous improvement of operational resources including the drafting and development of additional policies and procedures.
Support the development of policies and procedures regarding access to information held by the NNTT by preparing legal advice, resources, and responding to complex information requests.
Review legal content of NNTT website, resources, fact sheets and other publications.
Admission as a legal practitioner in Australia.
Minimum 8+ years post-qualification experience, with a strong background in native title.
Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience of native title issues and stakeholders including: proven understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people; and the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people.
Demonstrated experience as a legal practitioner with proven ability to apply legislative, procedural and administrative frameworks to high-level decision-making and problem solving.
Sound knowledge of administrative decision-making, legal process and demonstrated expert knowledge of native title practice and the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth).
Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to represent the NNTT in a variety of forums displaying discretion, integrity and sensitivity.
Leadership and management skills, including the ability to support the strategic objectives of the team and manage dedicated resources within designated timeframes.
Sound negotiation and influencing skills to deal with internal and external parties and manage relationships with key stakeholders at all levels and deliver information clearly and positively.
Modelling APS values and appropriate, professional conduct.
Employment Conditions:
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.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy.
Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job.

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