EL1 - Manager, Mediation

Position Overview

As the Manager (Mediation) you will support the Director, Dispute Resolution & Assistance managing a team of case management staff involved in a range of dispute resolution activities relevant to the right to negotiation provisions of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). The role requires coordinating and leading the NNTT’s future act mediation functions and activities. In particular, this means providing legal and policy support to the Director, Dispute Resolution & Assistance in relation to the NNTT’s mediation function, practice and procedure, as well as on individual matters, other facilitative dispute resolution assistance and stakeholder capability and engagement. 

The position requires strong people management and leadership skills, with an emphasis on capacity-building and policy development. Alongside the coordination of activities in support of the NNTTT’s mediation functions, the role leads the NNTT’s mediation practice and provides expert advice to inform the strategic direction of the Dispute Resolution & Assistance Team....