Job description
Agency Department of the Attorney-General and Justice Work unit Director of Public Prosecutions
Job title Assistant Director Designation Executive Contract Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 4 years
Remuneration package $247,170 Location Darwin
Position number 16903 RTF 308000 Closing 26/11/2024
Contact officer Pat Williams, Deputy Director on 08 8935 7500 or ******
About the agency http://www.dpp.nt.gov.au | DPP Careers (nt.gov.au) | https://justice.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=308000
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity.
The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability
by making reasonable workplace adjustments.
If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact
officer.
For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE
website.
Primary Objective
As a key member of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Executive, the role will operate at strategic and operational levels and will play a
critical role in the overall strategy, leadership and performance of the DPP.
The position will provide high level strategic, legal, policy and business
advice and decision making across a range of matters; assist the Director in the corporate strategic leadership and efficient day-to-day running of
the office, including management of human and financial resources across the Northern Territory.
Context statement
The DPP operates independently within the Attorney-General's Department (AGD).
Key duties and responsibilities
1.
Lead and prepare the office's response to complex submissions, cabinet submissions and law reform enquiries, prepare submissions on
legislative changes, law reform, policy and high-level Executive correspondence.
2.
Develop and maintain high level relationships with colleagues across government, the non-government sector, private practice law firms,
Legal Aid and aboriginal legal organisations to facilitate strong working relationships across agencies.
3.
Manage the DPP's human and financial resources, including budget management, financial sustainability, staff development and capability
building.
4.
Lead the development and implementation of strategic projects to improve the business and operational performance of the DPP, including
quality assurance for digital case management and evidence management systems.
5.
Provide high quality legal policy advice on criminal justice issues to AGD, NTLAC, Police and other stakeholders.
6.
Represent the Director of Public Prosecutions at high level meetings.
7.
Oversee the compiling of statistics, selection reports and drafting and editing of the Annual Report.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1.
Extensive experience in researching, analysing and preparing complex correspondence in a legal environment.
2.
Demonstrated high level of contemporary leadership and management skills, conflict resolution skills and proven ability to effectively
represent a government agency at a senior executive level.
3.
Well-developed cross-cultural awareness skills together with a sound understanding of Indigenous issues relevant to prosecutions in the
Northern Territory.
4.
Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to negotiate and communicate to make sound, well-informed decisions
and influence outcomes.
5.
High level strategic, conceptual, analytical and creative skills, including an ability to understand the political, social, economic and
organisational environments and integrate this knowledge into advice.
6.
Eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner in the Northern Territory.
7.
High level knowledge of sound business management principles and practices inherent in the provision of corporate and business services in
a legal practice.
8.
A thorough understanding of Government Financial Systems, including Legislative and Statutory policies and procedures relating to budget
management, procurement and contract management or the ability to quickly acquire these.
9.
Ability to lead change, influence decisions and encourage others to implement innovative and more effective work procedures, practices and
processes.
10.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of strategic planning, strategic change management, resource allocation, priority establishment
and project management and evaluation.
11.
Hold (or have the capacity to obtain) a current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
Desirable
1.
Understanding of criminal justice issues impacting the Northern Territory.
Further information
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check including a Fingerprint Scan and Name Check.
A criminal history will
not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.
The successful applicant will need to be available for intrastate
travel for court circuits including in light aircraft, to work flexible hours and may from time to time be required to be located at sites outside of the
main office (eg Local Court).
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