National Native Title Tribunal Member

The Australian Government is seeking applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment as a Member of the National Native Title Tribunal (the Tribunal) on a full-time basis. 

The Tribunal is established under the Native Title Act 1993. The principal work of the Tribunal involves mediating and arbitrating in relation to certain proposed future acts (such as the grant of a mining lease). The Tribunal also assists parties wishing to make Indigenous Land Use Agreements to negotiate the agreement, as well as mediating native title claims referred to the Tribunal by the Federal Court of Australia. Members may also be required to conduct inquiries into issues connected with native title claims, and contribute to community liaison and education around native title.  

Information for applicants

The appointment will be for a term of up to 5 years. The role will be based in the Tribunal’s Perth office. Further information about the Tribunal can be found at www.nntt.gov.au

Information about the position, including remuneration, eligibility and selection criteria, and details on how to apply, is available on the Attorney-General’s Department website Careers page at https://www.ag.gov.au/about-us/careers/statutory-appointments.

Applications close at 5:00pm (AEDT) on Friday, 10 October 2025. Enquiries about the position or application process can be emailed to ************@ag.gov.au.

People who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are strongly encouraged to apply.