Senior Advisor on Indigenous Rights

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeTreaty Full time $130,673 - $174,869
Principal Legal Adviser Role">

We are seeking an experienced legal professional to fill the Principal Legal Adviser position.

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The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of strategic advice on treaty related matters and whole-of-government treaty reform.

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This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with our team, who are responsible for groundbreaking work in cultural rights, self-determination, treaty, and truth.

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As the Principal Legal Adviser, you will work closely with our Special Counsel - Treaty to coordinate and lead a team of legal advisers.

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Your primary responsibilities will include:

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">Providing culturally appropriate legal advice and reports on sensitive issues;">Leading treaty negotiations with First Peoples' Representative groups on behalf of the state;">Embedding a whole-of-government, coordinated approach for statewide treaty and traditional owner treaties with Aboriginal Victorians;">

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

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">Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills;">Strong legal, analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills;">Proven ability to lead a team to initiate, deliver and manage strategic projects on time and to a high standard;">Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with the ability to meet deadlines while working in pressured situations;">

Understanding government processes and systemic state intersections with marginalized or vulnerable groups is essential.

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Additionally, having an understanding, experience and commitment to the rights of First Peoples in Victoria, including cultural rights, self-determination, treaty and truth is expected in this role.

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A strong connection to community and lived experience of impacts of colonialism would be beneficial in this role.

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Selection Criteria

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Please address the following selection criteria in your application:

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">Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills;">Strong legal, analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills;">Proven ability to lead a team to initiate, deliver and manage strategic projects on time and to a high standard;">Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with the ability to meet deadlines while working in pressured situations;

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