National Native Title Tribunal Member

Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

The Australian Government is seeking applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment as a Member of the National Native Title Tribunal (the Tribunal) on a full-time basis.

The Tribunal is established under the NativeTitle Act 1993. The principal work of the Tribunal involves mediating and arbitrating in relation to certain proposed future acts (such as the grant of a mining lease). The Tribunal also assists parties wishing to make Indigenous Land Use Agreements to negotiate the agreement, as well as mediating native title claims referred to the Tribunal by the Federal Court of Australia. Members may also be required to conduct inquiries into issues connected with native title claims, and contribute to community liaison and education around native title.

Information for applicants

The appointment will be for a term of up to 5 years. The role will be based in the Tribunal’s Perth office. Further information about the Tribunal...