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Senior Lawyer (Relocate to Broome, WA!)


Company : Kimberley Land Council


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-06-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Senior Lawyer (Relocate to Broome, WA!) role at Kimberley Land Council6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Lawyer (Relocate to Broome, WA!) role at Kimberley Land CouncilKimberley Land Council provided pay rangeThis range is provided by Kimberley Land Council. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$119,000.00/yr - A$119,000.00/yrMake your legal career matter. Support Traditional Owners across the Kimberley while living in one of Australias most culturally rich regions.Why Join Kimberley Land Council (KLC)?$119,000 base salary (negotiable) + 11.5% superannuationSalary packaging up to $31,800 to boost your take-home paySubsidised housing (up to $700 rent or $400 mortgage per fortnight)Relocation assistance up to $6,000 and remote area allowance5 weeks annual leave with leave loadingBroome-based lifestyle with access to Country and communityProfessional development and a culturally respectful, values-driven teamAbout the RoleJoin KLCs legal team as a Senior Lawyer based in Broome, WA, supporting Aboriginal communities in matters of native title, cultural heritage, and governance.Key responsibilities include:Advising on native title claims, land use, and compensationRepresenting clients in Federal Court and the Native Title TribunalAdvising on Indigenous governance and cultural heritage mattersFacilitating meetings with PBCs and Traditional OwnersMentoring junior lawyers and upholding legal complianceWhat Youll BringEligible for admission in WA and the High Court of AustraliaMinimum 5 years of post-admission legal experience (highly regarded)Experience in: Native title, cultural heritage, or environmental law Legal advisory work on governance, land use, or mining Litigation before the Federal Court Working with Indigenous corporations or PBCsHigh-level cultural competency and community engagement skillsA passion for social justice and Aboriginal rightsYou are collaborative, emotionally intelligent, and values-led, ready to contribute to meaningful, community-driven outcomes.About KLCSince 1978, the Kimberley Land Council has worked to support Traditional Owners in securing native title, managing land and sea Country, and building sustainable, culturally-led futures.Our mission: to help Kimberley Aboriginal people to get back country, look after country, and get control of the future.Ready to Make a Difference?Apply now and bring your legal skills to a role that drives lasting impact across Country, culture, and community.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesNon-profit Organization Management, Community Services, and Community Development and Urban PlanningReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kimberley Land Council by 2xGet notified about new Lawyer jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.Richmond, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoPort Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days agoNotting Hill, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoHawthorn, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$185,000.00-A$195,000.00 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$200,000.00-A$235,000.00 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia $120,000.00-$165,000.00 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$250,000.00-A$280,000.00 1 week agoCamberwell, Victoria, Australia A$90,000.00-A$130,000.00 8 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 months agoIn-House Counsel - Contracts and CommercialMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr