NNTT Legal Research Officer

About this role

Position Overview The Legal Research Officer reports to the Manager, Legal and Compliance and supports the Director, Legal and Compliance and other team members to assist the President, NNTT Members and the Registrar in exercising their functions and powers under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). The Legal Research Officer will be appointed as a delegate of the Registrar to make less complex registration decisions. They will also provide legal assistance and research to their manager, as directed by their manager. Position Duties • Consider and make decisions in relation to applications to register body corporate and area agreements ILUAs, depending on experience. • Manage non-claimant native title determination applications including administrative processing, stakeholder communication and notification. • Provide assistance in response to ad hoc requests as part of the NNTT’s assistance functions. • Support the Manager, Legal & Compliance team in the administration and performance of the NNTT and Registrar statutory functions. • Develop and maintain a sound understanding of relevant Commonwealth and State legislation and the NNTT’s statutory obligations under the Native Title Act 1993. • Apply approved records and information management practices in compliance with the NNTT Records and Information Management Policy and Procedures. • Exercise delegations within scope of delegated authority. • Provide high level analysis and written products in support of the President, Members, and the Registrar. • Provide high level support and co-ordinate team projects including work flow and administrative arrangements • Work with a high level of independence, setting priorities, displaying initiative, and managing competing workloads to ensure quality and timely outputs. • Work as an effective team member and mentor any direct reports or junior team members, promoting team cohesion, staff development and innovation. • Identify areas for improvement and provide effective solutions. • Build and maintain productive relationships with relevant stakeholders, including prescribed bodies corporate. • Engage with external clients and stakeholders using clear communication and projecting a positive image for the NNTT. • Perform other duties as reasonably required and directed by the Manager, Legal & Compliance team.