• $123,403 + 12% super + salary packaging up to $31,800
• Relocation assistance + housing support + remote area allowance
• Live and work in Broome – one of Australia’s most culturally rich and beautiful regions

About the Benefits

As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary of $123,403 (negotiable based on experience), along with:

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging up to $31,800
• 5 weeks of annual leave with leave loading
• Relocation assistance (up to $6,000)
• Subsidised housing allowance (Up to $700 rent OR up to $400 towards mortgage fortnightly)
• Remote area allowance (With dependents: $4196 annual pro rata OR Without dependents: $1000 annual pro rata)
• Professional development support
• A culturally respectful, values-led team environment
• Unique opportunity to live and work in the Kimberley

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for a full-time Senior Lawyer to join our team in Broome, Western Australia.

Reporting to the Deputy Principal Lawyer, this is a vital role delivering legal services in native title, Aboriginal cultural heritage, and Indigenous governance. You’ll work closely with Traditional Owners, PBCs, and native title parties to uphold their rights and build long-term capacity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing advice on native title claims, compensation, and land use agreements
• Representing clients in the Federal Court and National Native Title Tribunal
• Advising on cultural heritage and corporate governance
• Facilitating meetings with clients, directors, and claim groups
• Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team development
• Ensuring compliance with the Native Title Act, Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth), and relevant laws
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across heritage and future acts

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About You

To be considered, you’ll need to be admitted (or immediately eligible for admission) as a barrister or solicitor in the Supreme Court of WA and the High Court of Australia. A minimum of five years' legal experience is highly regarded.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in native title, cultural heritage, or environmental law
• Litigation experience in the Federal Court
• Legal advisory work in governance, land use, or mining
• Experience with Indigenous corporations or PBC governance
• Cultural competency and community engagement capability
• Experience mentoring junior legal professionals
• A strong commitment to Aboriginal justice and equity

You’ll be a clear communicator, emotionally intelligent, and values-driven. This is a unique chance to combine legal expertise with real social impact.

About Kimberley Land Council

Join the Kimberley Land Council (KLC), a peak Indigenous organisation committed to empowering Kimberley Aboriginal people. Founded in 1978, KLC works tirelessly across the Kimberley region to achieve native title recognition, deliver environmental and cultural land management, and build sustainable, culturally-led enterprises.

Our mission is to support Traditional Owners to “get back country, look after country, and get control of the future.” We do this through collaborative legal work, strong corporate governance, and environmental programs including carbon and fire projects, the Kimberley Ranger Network, and our pioneering Two-Way Science initiatives.

As part of our team, you’ll help uphold Indigenous rights and contribute to tangible outcomes for community-led aspirations across Country.

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

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about supporting Traditional Owners and making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and contribute to a movement protecting Country, culture, and community.