EL1 – Registration Delegate (Administrative Decision-Maker)

Job Description

Position Overview

The Registrar is responsible for maintaining three NNTT Registers, namely the Register of Native Title Claims, National Native Title Register and the Register of Indigenous Land Use Agreements. The Native Title Act requires claims and ILUAs to meet certain criteria in order to be registered on the Register of Native Title Claims and Register of Indigenous Land Use Agreements. Once registered, the applicant and/or parties receive particular rights under the Native Title Act.

Registration Delegates are delegated the Registrar’s powers to make decisions in relation to the registration of claims and ILUAs. All decisions are done on the papers and require a thorough analysis of factual documentation and submissions, against criteria set out in the Native Title Act and relevant regulations. Registration Delegates work closely with employees in all NNTT registries but are responsible for the decision and reasoning in each matter. As well as deciding whether applications meet the registration requirements, Registration Delegates provide assistance to parties by providing initial assessments of the ability for draft claims and ILUAs to be registered. Information about claim and ILUA registration processes can be found on the NNTT website at www.nntt.gov.au.

Registration Delegates have other responsibilities, including ensuring the accuracy of entries on the NNTT Registers following registration decisions or approved determinations and decisions by the Federal Court or other approved body, preparing and reviewing notification of applications made under the Native Title Act, and contributing to the development of information products and training programs. The delegate will also undertake any other task or project required by the Applications & Registration Manager.

Registration Delegates report to the Applications & Registration Manager and will support the Applications & Registration Manager to provide assistance to the President, members of the Tribunal and the Registrar in the discharge of their functions and powers under the Native Title Act.

Formal Qualifications

Legal qualifications, demonstrated experience in administrative decision-making, or relevant experience will be highly regarded.

Selection Criteria

1. Possess and demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
2. Possess and demonstrate an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
3. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of native title, the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), Tribunal and Native Title Registrar’s functions and/or use of technical knowledge and skills to achieve the NNTT’s key functions and responsibilities, or demonstrated ability to quickly acquire such knowledge and skills.
4. Proven ability to apply legislative, procedural and administrative frameworks to high-level decision-making and problem solving.
5. Possess high-level communication and interpersonal skills, including clearly and succinctly receiving and conveying information.
6. Proven ability to respond effectively to a changing environment, identify and act upon opportunities for improvements, and contribute to the development of priorities that align with key responsibilities and objectives.
7. Proven ability to act impartially and professionally, and operate within the boundaries of organisational processes, constraints and APS Values.

Contact Officer

For more information contact Huia McGrath, Senior Officer, by email [email protected] or phone (08) 6317 5442.

Please Note: This vacancy is advertised as an ‘identified position’ as both the role and the work of the National Native Title Tribunal have a strong involvement in issues relating to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Successful applicants are required to have knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.