• Make a meaningful impact as our new Lawyer!
• Exciting opportunity for Graduates & Post-Graduates!
• Earn $107,637 - $115,200 PLUS super, with Salary Packaging up to $31,800!
• Enjoy superb benefits, including Relocation Assistance and a Housing allowance!

About Kimberley Land Council (KLC)

Join Kimberley Land Council (KLC), a leading Indigenous organisation dedicated to the empowerment and self-determination of Kimberley Aboriginal people. Established in 1978, KLC has become one of Australia’s peak Native Title Representative Bodies, focusing on securing recognition of native title, enhancing land and sea management, and supporting sustainable cultural business enterprises. Our mission is to work closely with the Kimberley Aboriginal people to protect their lands, uphold their rights, and shape their future.

As part of our team, you'll contribute to significant projects that support Traditional Owner rights, drive self-determination through sustainable corporations, and maintain the highest standards of corporate governance and risk management. This includes involvement in environmental initiatives like the KLC’s carbon and fire projects, the Kimberley Ranger Network, and Two-Way Science programs. At KLC, your work will not only preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Kimberley but also empower its communities to achieve greater control of their destiny.

For more information, please visit our website: www.klc.org.au

About the Opportunity

Kimberley Land Council (KLC) is seeking a full-time Lawyer based in Broome, Western Australia.

This role reports to the Senior Legal Officer and is responsible for delivering legal services related to native title rights, Aboriginal cultural heritage, and corporate governance. The position involves frequent travel throughout the Kimberley, including remote locations, with a mix of office-based work and travel to attend meetings. Company pool vehicles will be provided for work-related travel.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing high-quality legal advice to native title parties and clients on native title claims, compensation claims, land use agreements, future acts, and corporate governance
• Advising on the protection and preservation of native title rights and interests, native title compensation claims, future act matters, and heritage protection
• Representing clients in proceedings before courts and tribunals
• Attending and advising at various meetings and forums, often in remote locations
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of legal services

This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with Indigenous communities, contribute to First Nations' self-determination, and safeguard their cultural heritage.

About You

To qualify, you will need to be admitted, or immediately eligible for admission, as a barrister or solicitor in a supreme court and the High Court of Australia. A current driver’s licence (manual is preferred) is a requirement for this role. 

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience in one or more of the following areas of law: native title, cultural heritage, corporate governance, environmental, mining, renewable energy, or environmental markets/carbon farming
• Knowledge of the Native Title Act, Aboriginal Heritage Act, and the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Previous experience in a similar role (desirable)
• Commitment to justice and equality for Indigenous people

This role is ideal for a passionate and driven lawyer committed to protecting native title rights and advancing Aboriginal cultural heritage in the Kimberley region. Graduates and postgraduates are encouraged to apply.

About the Benefits

Compensation, based on skills and experience, includes a competitive annual salary of $107,637 - $115,200, plus a host of excellent benefits:

• Superannuation
• Salary packaging up to $31,800
• Leave loading
• Five weeks of annual leave
• Relocation Assistance of up to $6,000
• District allowance (services whether dependants or not)
• Subsidised Housing Allowance
• Company pool vehicle provided for travel
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• A dynamic, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• The chance to live and work in the picturesque and culturally rich location of Broome, offering a unique lifestyle opportunity

Ready to Apply?

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to this role, we invite you to Apply TODAY!