Native Title Specialist

Perth - Karratha | Full time

Join a growing Aboriginal corporation advancing native title, heritage protection and Indigenous self-determination.

At Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura Aboriginal Corporation (PKKPAC), we're working to secure a stronger future for the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura people through the protection of Country, meaningful self-determination and progressive partnerships with industry and government.

We're a growing, ambitious organisation, strengthening our internal capabilities and contributing to innovative co-management, heritage protection and land access agreements in Australia.

We're seeking a Native Title Specialist to join our team and support this important work.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager, Native Title, you'll play an important role in supporting the Corporation's native title, future acts, heritage protection and agreement management responsibilities.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Future Acts and Native Title: Coordinate and administer future acts processes, review notices and mining and exploration proposals, maintain records and tracking systems, and liaise with legal advisers in accordance with relevant legislation.

- Agreements and Negotiations: Assist with negotiating, drafting, reviewing and implementing co-management, heritage protection, land access and information management agreements with industry proponents.

- Compliance and Coordination: Monitor agreement obligations, milestones, reporting requirements and statutory deadlines, maintain internal registers and procedures, and identify and escalate compliance risks.

- Traditional Owner and Stakeholder Engagement: Support consultations, meetings and informed decision-making with Traditional Owners, proponents, government agencies and other stakeholders, including preparing briefings for committees and the Board.

- Internal Collaboration: Work closely with PKKPAC's Stakeholder Engagement, Heritage, Environment, Rangers and GIS teams,



including supporting spatial analysis and the appropriate management of culturally sensitive information.

About you

We're looking for someone with strong organisational and communication skills, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to working respectfully with Traditional Owners and communities.

Essential requirements:

- Demonstrated ability to engage and communicate respectfully and effectively with Traditional Owners and diverse stakeholders.

- A genuine interest in native title, Aboriginal heritage or land access matters.

- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, native title, Aboriginal heritage and land access processes in Western Australia.

- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet statutory and agreement-based deadlines.

- Strong written, verbal and cross-cultural communication skills.

- A tertiary qualification in Law, Indigenous Studies, Anthropology, Heritage, Environmental Management or a related discipline, or currently working towards one.

- A current driver's licence and willingness to undertake site travel as required.

Highly regarded: Experience in native title, heritage, legal or land access environments; working with Aboriginal organisations or communities; knowledge of mining and exploration approvals or GIS; or an Australian legal practising certificate.

Why join PKKPAC?

- Substantial professional development and opportunities to build specialist expertise.

- Career progression within a growing and evolving organisation.

- Attractive not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.

- Exposure to innovative agreements and significant native title, heritage protection and co-management matters.

- A collaborative and supportive team committed to achieving lasting outcomes for Traditional Owners.

Location

Karratha is preferred, although Perth-based applicants will be considered for the right candidate. Reasonable travel to Karratha and remote locations may be required from time to time.

Apply now

Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to develop your career in native title, we encourage you to apply and contribute to the future of PKKP Country and its people.

📌 Native Title Specialist (Perth)
🏢 PKKP Aboriginal
📍 Perth