Solicitor – Native Title and Aboriginal Heritage

Attorney-General's Department; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The Attorney-General’s Department invites applications for a legal specialist to join the Crown Solicitor's Office in Adelaide, working within the native title and public law portfolio. You will collaborate with senior solicitors to respond to native title recognition claims and claims for native title compensation, and to advise the State in Aboriginal heritage matters.

The role involves analysing statutes, case law, and historical materials, and supporting the Commercial, Environment and

Qualifications

• Legal analysis of principles, legislation and case law.
• Review historical ethnographic, archaeological and linguistic materials.

Responsibilities

• Respond on behalf of the State of South Australia to native title recognition claims and claims for native title compensation.
• Advise and represent the State in Aboriginal heritage matters.
• Analyze legal principles, legislation and case law and review related historical materials.

Job description

Classification: LEC1-LEC3 Salary Range: LEC1 $81,428-$88,023 + Superannuation LEC2 $97,450-$104,326 + Superannuation LEC3 $120,018-$130,919 + Superannuation Duration: Up to 12 months Vacancy Type: Full Time Number of Positions Available: 1 Closing Date: 11:30pm, Wednesday 29 October 2026

About the Opportunity Join a dynamic legal team responding on behalf of the State of South Australia to historic dispossession, and providing practical reconciliation. You will work together with senior solicitors and counsel in responding to native title recognition claims and claims for native title compensation, as well as advising and representing the State in Aboriginal heritage matters. The role requires the analysis of legal principles, legislation and case law, as well as the review of historical, ethnographic, anthropological, archaeological and linguistic materials. You will also have opportunities to support the work of the wider Commercial, Environment and Native Title section.

About the Business The Crown Solicitor's Office, through the Attorney-General, provides legal services to government, Ministers, agencies and departments, including legal advice, representation before courts and tribunals, negotiating commercial contract, drafting and production of legal documents, counsel for the conduct of summary prosecutions and Magistrate's appeals, native title claim management, land conveyancing and investigation services. For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also CSO please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/law-and-justice/crown-solicitors.

Special Conditions for Employment

• Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory.
• Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested.
• Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
• Must currently possess or be eligible to obtain an unrestricted practicing certification within South Australia.

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible.

The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.