Lawyer

Kimberley Land Council is seeking a motivated and dedicated Native Title Lawyer to join our Legal Unit in Broome on a 12-month contract commencing in January or February 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside Traditional Owners, Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs) and native title claimants across the Kimberley, providing advice and representation on native title, heritage protection, future acts and related legal matters. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to protecting and advancing the rights and interests of Aboriginal people throughout the region.

Responsibilities
You will work closely with Senior Lawyers and the broader Legal Unit to deliver high-quality legal services across a diverse range of native title matters, including:

• Providing legal advice to PBCs, native title holders and claimants in the Kimberley in relation to the recognition, protection and preservation of native title rights and interests, native title compensation claims and related preservation of evidence, and future act matters
• Attending meetings with PBCs, native title holders and native title claimants often in remote locations, to obtain instructions and provide legal advice
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of legal services to clients
• Representing native title holders and native title claimants in proceedings before the National Native Title Tribunal and assist with proceedings before the Federal Court of Australia
• Undertaking legal and policy research relating to native title and heritage issues
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate legal files, records and reporting requirements
• Contributing positively to a collaborative and high-performing multidisciplinary team

Benefits

• On top of a competitive market salary, you'll get access to salary packing benefits, additional salary allowances such as District Allowance, rental/mortgage assistance where applicable and 5 weeks' annual leave.
• An opportunity to make a difference for First Nations people in the Kimberley region.
• You'll get access to ongoing learning and development programs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Admitted, or eligible for immediate admission, as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of Western Australia
• Experience in one or more relevant areas of law, including native title, property, land management, mining, corporations, contract or environmental law
• Experience with State and/or Commonwealth legislative frameworks and the jurisdiction of Federal Courts and Tribunals
• Knowledge of the Native Title Act; Aboriginal Heritage Act; and the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Islander) Act.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Willingness to travel throughout the Kimberley, including remote communities
• Current manual driver's licence

HOW TO APPLY

Click onto the "Quick Apply" button.
Upload a copy of your current resume and cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria (Qualifications & Experience).
For further information about us, and a copy of the Position Description visit our website, www.klc.org.au

Applications due by 9am, Wednesday 4 November.

We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately and to close this advertisement early should a suitable candidate be found.
The Kimberley Land Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage women and people form culturally diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to apply.

ABOUT THE KIMBERLEY LAND COUNCIL
Covering the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia, the Kimberley Land Council (KLC) commenced in 1978 and was formed by Kimberley Aboriginal people as a political land rights organisation. It has become the peak Indigenous body in the Kimberley, working with Aboriginal people to secure native title recognition, conduction conservation and land management activities and develop cultural business enterprises.