Details: The ACT Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was established by the Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1990 (the Act) to institute, conduct and supervise prosecutions and related proceedings.
It comprises the Director of Public Prosecutions (the Director), an independent statutory officer appointed by the ACT's Executive branch of Government, and staff employed under the Public Sector Management Act 1994, to assist the Director.
The principal role of the ODPP is to determine whether or not to continue or initiate the prosecution of matters referred by the Australian Federal Police and Australian Capital Territory regulatory agencies and, if it decides to do so, to fairly conduct the prosecutions and any appeals or related proceedings which may arise.
The Office maintains a strong adherence to the values of the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct.
The role requires you to conduct hearings, analyse briefs, provide written advice to the Director, and to liaise with vulnerable witnesses, police and other stakeholders.
The majority of your time will be Court based, preparing and appearing in hearings and related appearances in the Magistrates Court, sometimes at short notice.
You will also be required to instruct Counsel in more complex hearings from time to time, and to maintain carriage of a variety of matters.
The position will appeal to a person who has advocacy experience and a desire to appear in Court, good legal analysis and the ability to communicate with vulnerable witnesses.
Excellent time management skills are essential.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements: The successful applicants will be required to undergo a criminal record check.Admitted to, or eligible to, practice as a legal practitioner in the ACT.Note: There are several permanent and temporary positions for up to 12 months available.
This process may form a merit pool to be utilised in the filling of future vacancies.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, please provide:
A completed Application Coversheet.A curriculum vitae that outlines your skills and experience.A response addressing the identified capabilities of no more than two (2) pages, describing how your knowledge, experience and qualifications meet the skills and capabilities required for this role.Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.
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