About NTSCORP Limited 

NTSCORP Limited (‘NTSCORP’) fulfils the functions of a Native Title Representative Body in NSW and the ACT.  We are funded by the Federal Government to assist Traditional Owners in pursuing their native title rights. We provide a comprehensive and diverse range of services in fulfilling our statutory functions under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth).

NTSCORP is proudly lead by a majority Aboriginal board and an Aboriginal CEO. Our vision is to promote social justice and economic, cultural and social independence for the Traditional Owners of lands, waters and seas through native title and other related purposes. 

NTSCORP is a community legal service which aims to deliver a high level of services to Aboriginal groups engaged in native title litigation and related processes, including future act negotiations and support to native title prescribed bodies corporate (PBCs). The NTSCORP team is multidisciplinary, comprising Aboriginal community facilitators, solicitors, anthropologists and historians and corporate staff. Our service delivery is focused on producing high quality legal and corporate governance advice to native title claimants and native title holders, PBCs and Traditional Owners in a culturally appropriate manner.  

About the Position

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a full time Solicitor to join NTSCORP’s Legal Team. You will be working with a dedicated and collaborative team in a dynamic environment, with flexible conditions and generous leave provisions. NTSCORP is a public benevolent institution which can offer a fringe benefit tax arrangement. The position is based in Redfern, NSW and involves travel to regional NSW and the ACT.

In this role, you will be a part of a team who:

• Prepares and prosecutes native title claims and compensation claims in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, including representing native title groups in negotiation, mediation and litigation;
• Represents native title claimants, native title holders and PBCs in negotiating Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs) and other agreements with various stakeholders including mining and energy proponents, developers and State and Local governments;
• Notifies Traditional Owners of activities which may impact their native title rights or cultural heritage and advocates for Traditional Owners based on their instructions;
• Provides advice and assistance to native title claimants, native title holders and PBCs on corporate structures and governance and a range of contractual matters;
• Prepares policy submissions and undertakes advocacy for legislative reform in the context of native title, Aboriginal cultural heritage, environmental and natural resource management and use. 

Applicant’s Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in law;
• Admitted to practice law and holds, or is capable of obtaining, a Practising Certificate in NSW;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Capacity to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment;
• Budgeting and decision making skills;
• Demonstrated commitment and initiative;
• Knowledge of and genuine interest in native title;
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues that affect Aboriginal societies and culture;
• Capacity to liaise and work with Aboriginal communities;
• Computer skills; and
• Driver’s licence and willingness to travel. 

Applying for the Position

For further information, please contact Mishka Holt, Principal Solicitor NTSCORP, at [email protected] using the subject line: Solicitor enquiry via EthicalJobs or on 02 9310 3188. 

Applications must be received by close of business on the advertised closing date.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.