Solicitor – Native Title and Aboriginal Heritage

Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 861308
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: LEC1-LEC3
Salary Range:

LEC1 $81,428-$88,023 + Superannuation

LEC2 $97,450-$104,326 + Superannuation

LEC3 $120,018-$130,919 + Superannuation

Duration: Up to 12 months
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Wednesday 29 October 2026

About the Opportunity

Join a dynamic legal team responding on behalf of the State of South Australia to historic dispossession, and providing practical reconciliation. You will work together with senior solicitors and counsel in responding to native title recognition claims and claims for native title compensation, as well as advising and representing the State in Aboriginal heritage matters. The role requires the analysis of legal principles, legislation and case law, as well as the review of historical, ethnographic, anthropological, archaeological and linguistic materials. You will also have opportunities to support the work of the wider Commercial, Environment and Native Title section. 

About the Business

The Crown Solicitor's Office, through the Attorney-General, provides legal services to government, Ministers, agencies and departments, including legal advice, representation before courts and tribunals, negotiating commercial contract, drafting and production of legal documents, counsel for the conduct of summary prosecutions and Magistrate's appeals, native title claim management, land conveyancing and investigation services.

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also CSO please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/law-and-justice/crown-solicitors.

Special Conditions for Employment

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
• Must currently possess or be eligible to obtain an unrestricted practicing certification within South Australia.

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Sam Whitten, Assistant Crown Solicot on (08) 7322 7000 or Samuel.Whitten@sa.gov.au

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.   

Applications close: 29/10/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- CSO Recruitment Placemat.pdf
- Job Application Pack.pdf
- LEC1 JP October 2021.pdf
- LEC2 J&P October 2021.pdf
- LEC3 J&P October 2021.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.