Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 1675
The Senior Native Title Officer provides high level support to the Manager Agreement Negotiation and Policy and management in the negotiation and settlement of native title claims and agreements under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) and Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 (Vic) as well as oversight in the administration of procedural rights processes for future act and land use activities occurring on Crown land. The position will suit a person with legal and/or legal policy experience.
The role requires strong negotiation skills as well as strong relationship building capabilities to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external delivery partners including the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Parks Victoria, First Nations Legal and Research Services and Traditional Owner corporations.
The position is part of the Traditional Owner Agreements Unit which is responsible for negotiating and implementing a range of Government commitments in the growing area of Traditional Owner settlements. The team coordinates input to native title settlement negotiations, leads initial implementation of settlements, manages the set-up of Traditional Owner Land Management Boards and supports the development of joint management plans and provides governance and policy advice to fulfil Government and Traditional Owner land management and natural resource objectives.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 31 May 2026.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
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