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We are seeking applications for Graduate Lawyers/Lawyer/Senior Lawyers to join our team in a full time or part time capacity.

In this role, you will provide legal advice to native title claimants and Prescribed Bodies Corporate in relation to general native title matters, heritage, mining matters, land tenure and acquisition, compensation claims and corporate governance matters.  

You will be based in our East Perth Office, and (depending on the role) travel to regional and remote WA. You will have the opportunity to see parts of the outback Australia and meet some of its many characters.

Central Desert is a fast paced, value driven organisation doing rewarding and important work for its clients. If you are interested in working in the Not-For-Profit sector and making a difference in the lives of Indigenous Western Australians, then this could be the perfect fit.

Essential /Desirable Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• appropriate legal qualifications;
• experience in relating to and receiving instructions from Aboriginal people;
• excellent written, inter-personal and facilitation skills;
• high-level time management and organisational skills;
• proven ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team;
• an ability to travel to remote locations on a regular basis; and
• a current driver’s licence (manual preferred), preferably with 4WD experience.

In addition to a rewarding and dynamic position, Central Desert can offer benefits such as:

• a flexible and supportive work environment, with working from home options available;
• generous salary packaging options;
• long service leave available, pro rata after five years of continuous service;
• paid office-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Years in addition to existing leave entitlements;
• paid parental leave available after 12 months of service;
• free onsite parking, as well as being in close proximity to public transport; and

For a detailed Duty Statement please contact cdntshr@dabs.net.au

To apply

1. Complete a detailed cover letter clearly addressing the criteria above (a maximum of three pages); and
2. Submit your cover letter with your resume in PDF format to cdntshr@dabs.net.au

Before an offer of employment can be made Central Desert requires a National Police Clearance, not older than 6 months, evidence of a current certificate of practice (law) and of an unrestricted driver’s license.

Please note: You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Only suitable candidates will be considered and contacted if short listed immediately.

Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Applications close 5.00pm Tuesday 26 September 2023 (WST).

We are seeking an Anthropologist to join our Heritage, People and Culture Team.  You will be assisting to provide guidance, and advice to the Research and Legal staff.  You will also be required to conduct efficient and effective anthropological research and produce accurate anthropological materials as required.

Central Desert is a values driven organisation doing rewarding and important work for its clients. If you are interested in working in the Not-For-Profit sector and making a difference in the lives of Indigenous Western Australians then this could be the perfect fit.

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal People or demonstrated capacity to quickly develop that ability;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• high-level time management and organisational skills;
• demonstrated ability to work independently with limited direction;
• ability to engage effectively in multi-disciplinary teams;
• a demonstrated commitment to teamwork;
• competence in the use of Microsoft Office applications (including Teams).

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Tertiary qualification in Anthropology or the like.
• Familiarity with the Native title Act 1993 (Cth) and other relevant cultural heritage legislation.
• An understanding of the cultural, social, economic and political issues affecting Aboriginal People generally and native title issues in particular.

In addition to a rewarding and dynamic position, Central Desert can offer benefits such as:

• a flexible and supportive work environment, with working from home opportunities;
• generous salary packaging options;
• superannuation in addition to salary presented;
• long service leave available pro rata after five years of continuous service;
• additional paid leave between Christmas and New Years;
• paid parental leave, available after 12 months of service;
• free onsite parking, as well as being in close proximity to public transport; and
• supported and endorsed social events.

Interested?

1. Submit a comprehensive cover letter with your resume in PDF format to cdntshr@dabs.net.au

Before an offer of employment can be made, Central Desert requires a National Police Clearance, no older than 6 months.

Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply.

Please note: You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Only suitable candidates will be considered and contacted if short listed immediately.

Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

 Applications close 5.00pm Tuesday 26 September 2023 (WST)