Short Term Adviser: Legal Consultant for Drafting Mining Regulations

Job Description

Location: Timor-Leste/Multiple Countries 

We are seeking a Short Term Adviser: Legal Consultant for Drafting Mining Regulations to join our team in SEAG2G program. We highly value candidates who are familiar with the area/location, possess strong local and international networks and can quickly adapt into our team. If you are a local or international candidate with the required experience and skills align to the role and the key selection criteria, we encourage you to apply. 

Program Background

The Southeast Asia and Australia Government-to-Government Partnerships program (SEAG2G) aims to deepen institutional relationships between Australia and Southeast Asia in alignment with Australia’s International Development Policy.

SEAG2G supports Australian agencies to engage with their Southeast Asian counterparts across four thematic priorities:

• Climate Change and Energy Transition,
• Education and Skills,
• Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security, and
• Effective and Inclusive Public Institutions.

SEAG2G is led by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT’s) Office of Southeast Asia, with DT Global as the managing contractor.

The Role

The Consultant will be contracted by the DT Global SEAG2G program, with oversight from the Timor Sea Branch, Oil and Gas Division within the Australian Department of Industry Science and Resources (DISR) and will be supporting the Autoridade Nacional dos Minerais (ANM), the regulatory authority mandated to oversee mineral resource management and ensure compliance with mining-related legislation in the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste.

The objective of the consultancy is to provide legal expertise in the drafting of a comprehensive Mining Regulation aligned with the Mining Code, incorporating international standards, and ensuring enforcement, coherence, and institutional compatibility.

The consultant shall be responsible for the following tasks:

a) Draft auxiliary regulations based on the Mining Code, covering:

• General provision of health and safety.
• General rules of health and safety.
• Specific rules of open pit mines / surface mines.
• Specific rules of underground mines / sub-surface mines.
• Specific rules of placer mines.
• Provision of explosive use.

b) Present the draft to ANM and revise based on comments.

c) Provide technical support until the regulation is approved.

Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: https://tinyurl.com/mcwkez25

About You

To be successful, you will have the following:

• Master’s degree in Law (LL.M) with specialisation in mining, administrative, or environmental law
• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrable professional legal experience in drafting mining legislation and regulations
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and communication skills (written and oral)
• Proven track record in drafting laws or regulations in civil law systems
• Familiarity with international standards including IGF Mining Policy Framework, EITI, and ILO conventions
• Strong command of legal English
• Commitment to advancing gender equality, disability equity and rights, and social inclusion
• Familiarity with the legal and regulatory context of Timor-Leste (an advantage)
• Experience working in Timor Leste (desirable)
• Understanding of the Timorese and/or Portuguese legal frameworks (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in drafting frameworks that safeguard environmental integrity and community rights; support good governance, sustainable resource development, and align with international standards (desirable)

Why join SEAG2G?

By joining SEAG2G, you will be part of diverse and dynamic team focused on deepening and strengthening mutually beneficial partnerships between Australia and Timor-Leste.

HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit

1. Cover Letter (max 1 page)

2. Curriculum Vitae (max 4 pages)

3. Technical Proposal (max 5 pages, outlining understanding, methodology, and timeline)

4. Two samples of legal or regulatory drafting

5. Two referees including name, position, and contact details.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Monday 23 June 2025, 11:59, AEST

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and managed by DT Global.

About the Organization

About DT Global

DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.

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