- Location
- East Perth, Australia
- Sector
- Legal
- Salary
- $83,261.00 to $131,934.00 per annum
Lawyer Opportunity – Central Desert Native Title Services
Are you looking for a rewarding legal role in a supportive and passionate team?
Central Desert Native Title Services is seeking a Lawyer and welcomes applications from legal graduates, newly admitted practitioners, and lawyers with up to 5 years' post-admission experience.
About the Role
This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of native title matters, including:
- Assisting remote Aboriginal clients across the Western Australian desert region
- Instructing counsel in court proceedings
- Advising on corporate governance matters
- Supporting major land access and resource negotiations
- Providing legal advice on native title, heritage, mining, land tenure, compensation claims and related matters
The role is based in East Perth and includes travel to regional and remote communities throughout Western Australia.
About Central Desert
Central Desert works alongside Aboriginal people in the central desert region of Western Australia to support self-determination, connection to Country, and community development.
We assist Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs), which represent native title holders and manage matters relating to native title rights and interests.
What We Are Looking For
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience include:
- Law degree and relevant legal qualifications.
- Knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
- Ability to work effectively with Aboriginal clients and communities.
- Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Competent computer skills.
- Willingness to travel.
- Current driver's licence.
o Native title.
o Litigation.
o Property law.
o Corporate law.
o Trusts.
o Resources law.
What We Offer
In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we provide:
- Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options.
- Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 tax free per year.
- 3% salary increase from July 2027.
- Additional leave between Christmas and New Year.
- One Wellness Leave Day each year.
- 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Pro rata long service leave after five years.
- Paid parental leave after 12 months' service.
- Free onsite parking.
- Convenient East Perth location close to public transport.
Salary
$83,261 to $131,934 per annum plus superannuation, depending on post-admission experience.
How to Apply
Please submit:
- A cover letter (maximum three pages) addressing the selection criteria.
- Your Résumé.
Applications can be lodged through Seek or emailed in PDF format to meggietownsend@centraldesert.org.au.
For a detailed Duty Statement or further information, contact meggietownsend@centraldesert.org.au.
Additional Information
Before appointment, successful applicants must provide:
- A National Police Clearance (less than six months old)
- A current practising certificate (if admitted)
- An unrestricted driver's licence
Applications will be assessed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.
Central Desert encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and is committed to building a diverse workforce.