Director, Dispute Resolution & Assistance (EL2 Legal)
National Native Title Tribunal
Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Adelaide or potential other locations
$173,816 - $180,629 + 15.4% super | Ongoing or Non‐ongoing | Full‐time
The National Native Title Tribunal (NNTT) is seeking an experienced legal leader (Australian Law Degree required) to oversee its Dispute Resolution & Assistance team. This senior role sits at the heart of the Tribunal's statutory functions under the Native Title Act **** (Cth) and offers the prospect to influence national native title practice, legal policy and stakeholder engagement.
The Opportunity
As Director, you will lead a high‐performing team delivering future act services, post‐determination assistance, s60AAA functions and broader native title support. You will provide authoritative legal, procedural and strategic advice to the President, Members, Registrar and Executive, ensuring consistency, integrity and compliance across all work.
You will also shape legal policy reform, contribute to legislative analysis, and drive business improvement initiatives that strengthen the Tribunal's operations and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Dispute Resolution & Assistance team, including supervision, capability uplift and quality assurance.
Provide expert legal and strategic advice on future acts, s60AAA, post‐determination assistance and native title matters.
Maintain knowledge of the Native Title Act ****,



associated regulations and relevant case law.
Oversee consistent and efficient management of future act notices, inquiries, mediations and determination applications.
Develop policies, systems and procedures supporting s60AAA functions.
Lead legal reform and business improvement projects, including research, stakeholder consultation and preparation of submissions.
Ensure procedural fairness, legal accuracy and compliance with administrative law principles.
Prepare reports, analysis and briefings for executive oversight and continuous improvement.
Monitor developments across native title, cultural heritage and industry sectors relevant to NNTT functions.
About You
You will bring:
Expert knowledge
of native title law, the Native Title Act ****, administrative law and statutory decision‐making.
Proven leadership experience
in complex legal, statutory or operational environments.
Highly developed communication and negotiation skills
, with the ability to engage sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Experience in policy reform, business improvement and change leadership.
Commitment to capability building
, knowledge sharing and consistent practice.
Legal qualifications
and eligibility for admission as an Australian legal practitioner.
Eligibility
Australian Law Degree
Police Records Check and security clearances may apply.
APS probation conditions apply.
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