Registration Delegate (Administrative Decision-Maker)

Job Description

Job Overview

The National Native Title Tribunal is an authority established by the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (Native Title Act). The Tribunal comprises a President and Members, and is supported by the Native Title Registrar, who has separate and specific functions and responsibilities to perform under the Native Title Act, including considering native title claimant applications (claims) and indigenous land use agreements (ILUAs) for registration.

Reporting to the Applications & Registration Manager, Registration Delegates are delegated the Registrar’s powers to make independent 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 also provide assistance to parties by providing initial assessments of the ability for draft claims and ILUAs to be registered.

Registration Delegates also undertake any other task or project required by the Applications & Registration Manager.

Formal Qualifications

Legal qualifications, demonstrated experience in administrative decision-making or application of administrative law principles, 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. Proven ability to apply legislative, procedural and administrative frameworks to high-level decision-making and problem solving.
4. Demonstrated 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 Tribunal’s key functions and responsibilities, or demonstrated ability to quickly acquire such knowledge and skills.
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.