Lawyers

Lawyers (One full-time and one part time position)

$95,000-$130,000 per annum depending on experience

Based in our West Perth Office.

Native Title Services Goldfields (NTSG) is the recognised native title service provider for the Goldfields Region of Western Australia. Our staff area dedicated, highly motivated and team-oriented group, operating in a fast paced, complex and dynamic working environment.

Our primary function is to protect and advance the native title rights and interests of the native title claimants and holders of the Goldfields Region.  This includes assisting native title claimants to have their native title rights and interests recognised by the Australian legal system.

We have a unique opportunity for two qualified lawyers to join our team and work in a rewarding and hands on environment. We would love to hear from junior to senior lawyers, who are interested in supporting and advancing the interests of native title claimants and holders across the Goldfields region.

About the roles:

These new roles will play a critical part in supporting our mission and advancing our vision by providing high‑level legal advice, representation, and project support to native title claimants, Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs), and internal teams.

Working as part of project teams, you will contribute to native title claims, future act processes, mining and land tenure matters, and related negotiations. You will collaborate closely with anthropologists, community relations professionals, other lawyers, the Principal Lawyer, Counsel, and other internal and external stakeholders, while supporting and empowering native title holders through legal advocacy, education and capacity building.

This is a varied role requiring strong legal expertise, sound judgement, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach.

About you:

You are a motivated lawyer with a strong interest in native title and Aboriginal land matters. You enjoy working collaboratively and are confident managing complex legal matters while engaging respectfully with Aboriginal communities and diverse stakeholders.

You bring:

• Sound legal judgement and the ability to manage multiple matters
• Strong communication, mediation and negotiation skills
• A culturally respectful and community‑focused approach
• The ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary project teams
• A commitment to supporting and empowering native title claimants and holders

To be considered for this position, it is essential that you have:

• Appropriate legal qualifications, be admitted to practice, or eligible for admission to practice law in WA and in the Federal Court of Australia.
• Experience in provision of legal advice, taking of instructions, preparing legal documents and representing clients in mediations, negotiations, tribunals and/or courts.
• Ability to manage projects, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal communities.
• High‑level written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to travel regularly, including to remote locations.
• A current WA driver’s licence.
• Ability to obtain a current National Police Clearance.

 Previous native title experience will be highly regarded.

• Benefits:
• Salary package up to $15,899 per year for living expenses that attract FBT, and an additional $2,650 per year for meals and entertainment.
• 4 weeks leave and 17.5% leave loading.
• Additional paid leave between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Unlimited Employee Assistance Program
• 4WD and Senior First Aid training provided
• Professional development and conference opportunities provided
• Relocation assistance available.
• Flexible working arrangements, including options to work from home, hybrid arrangements and office based.

How do you apply?

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, and motivation for joining NTSG. For any additional information about the role, please contact NTSG HR at

ntsghr@dabs.net.au A detailed Duty Statement can be requested by emailing ntsghr@dabs.net.au

Applications close at 5pm on Thursday 4 June 2026

You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible as NTSG reserves the right to shortlist and interview applications as received. While we would love to contact each applicant, this is not always possible, and we thank every applicant in advance for taking the time to apply.

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

Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply.  We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.  This is authorised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.