Lawyer - Full Time Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. This is authorised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Central Desert Native Title Services Ltd (Central Desert) is focussed on working in partnership with the Aboriginal people of the central desert region of Western Australia as they shape a self-determined future of independence, control and connection to Country, Culture and Community. To achieve this, Central Desert provides a range of services focussed on supporting corporations known as a ‘prescribed body corporate’ (PBC). A PBC is the corporate entity established to represent a native title holding group, in all matters relating to native title. The PBC is the first point of contact for government and other parties (for example, mining companies) who wish to talk with the native title holders or undertake activities on native title land. Central Desert has a legal team which is collegiate, supportive, energetic and hardworking, with a vision to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients, to enhance the capacity of the PBCs to take advantage of the opportunities of native title and to drive legal developments in the sector. We are seeking applications for a Lawyer to join our team to provide legal advice to PBCs in relation to general native title matters, heritage, mining matters, land tenure and acquisition, compensation claims and corporate governance matters. The position is based in our East Perth office, and involves travel to regional and remote Western Australia allowing the opportunity to see parts of outback Australia and meet some of its many characters. Central Desert is a fast paced, value driven organisation doing rewarding and important work for its clients. If you are interested in working in the not-for-profit sector and making a difference in the lives of Indigenous Western Australians, then this could be the perfect fit. Essential /Desirable Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience: 1. Appropriate legal qualifications. 2. Experience in relating to and receiving instructions from Aboriginal people. 3. Excellent written, inter-personal and facilitation skills. 4. High-level time management and organisational skills. 5. Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team. 6. Ability to travel to remote locations on a regular basis. 7. A current Manual (or working towards) driver’s licence, preferably with 4WD experience. In addition to a rewarding and dynamic position, Central Desert can offer benefits such as: • a flexible and supportive work environment, with working from home options available. • generous salary packaging options. • long service leave available, pro rata after five years of continuous service. • paid office-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Years in addition to existing leave entitlements. • paid parental leave available after 12 months of service. • free onsite parking, as well as being in close proximity to public transport. For a detailed Duty Statement please contact cdntshr@dabs.net.au To apply 1. Complete a detailed cover letter clearly addressing the criteria above (a maximum of three pages); and 2. Submit your cover letter with your resume in PDF format to cdntshr@dabs.net.au Before an offer of employment can be made Central Desert requires a National Police Clearance, not older than 6 months, evidence of a current certificate of practice (law) and of an unrestricted driver’s license. Please note: You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Only suitable candidates will be considered and contacted if short listed immediately. Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Applications close 5.00pm Friday 17 May 2024 (WST). Employer questions Your application will include the following questions: • What are your preferred work rights in Australia? • Do you have a valid Australian "C" Class driver's license • Are you available to travel Report this job advert Be careful

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