- Salary from $93k
- Full-Time on-going position
- Option of a 9 day fortnight
- Hybrid working week
- Not for profit salary packaging option
- Learning and development (Including wellbeing) support to help you be your best.
Why DJAARA?
DJAARA is a fast-growing, dynamic organisation which works hard at exercising Dja Dja Wurrung clans’ rights and to provide a safe, rewarding and downright exciting work environment. For further information visit us at https://djadjawurrung.com.au/
This role is an opportunity for a lawyer to help DJAARA recognise, protect and develop the traditional owner rights held by the Dja Dja Wurrung clans under the 2013 Recognition and Settlement Agreement with the State of Victoria.
How you can make an impact.
This role combines the rewarding work of policy, strategy and advocacy, and grass roots on the ground collaboration and implementation; so that you can follow a meaningful idea all the way through to its meaningful implementation.
The position is intended to support maximum use and enhancement of Dja Dja Wurrung clans’ rights by:
· Contributing to the interpretation and operation of the 2013 Recognition and Settlement Agreement
· Helping develop strategies for recognition and exercising traditional owners rights
· Dealing with State and local government, business, community groups
· To achieve outcomes for DJAARA and to work in the spirit of Balakai Wuka: giving to community.
What will be the work?
To ensure compliance with the LUAA by:
(a) working with LGAs, State agencies and other land managers to check compliance and ensure appropriate outcomes are retrospectively secured,
(b) to lobby the State to introduce penalties for non-compliance and implement a mechanism for calculating compensation for historical and contemporary breaches, and
(c) strategically analyse activities on Country which attract the application of the LUAA.
(d) uncover, investigate and seek redress for breaches of the Recognition and Settlement Agreement
The successful applicant will also lead/support efforts to have an appropriate audit of LUAA compliance undertaken.
What do we expect of you?
· A strong work ethic
· Ability to quickly understand the 2013 Recognition and Settlement Agreement
· Understanding of and commitment to the Dhelkunya Dja Country Plan and DJAARA policies
· Legal, policy or organisational experience
· Know your way around a phone, keyboard and useful software programs
You must bring:
o High ethical standards, personal integrity and high degree of self-motivation, including personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work produced.
o Sound judgement and analytical ability
o Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
o Capacity and willingness to work independently but also (here’s the catch!) accept direction and work as part of a team in a multi- skilled, multi-cultural working environment.
How do you apply?
Please submit your resume and a covering letter addressing the below targeted question.
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