Professional 2 (Remuneration Package $106,109 - $126,196) Director of Public Prosecutions Ongoing vacancy in Darwin The principal functions of the Director of Public Prosecutions are to institute, prepare and conduct criminal cases on behalf of the Crown before the Supreme Courts and the Local Courts of the Northern Territory and the High Court of Australia. The Office of Public Prosecutions invite applications from experienced and suitably qualified criminal lawyers, and those legal professionals who are eligible for admission as a barrister or solicitor of the High Court or of a Supreme Court of a State or Territory of Australia.
The Office has a number of immediate vacancies at the P2 levels and maintains a talent pool of successful applicants to select from for future appointments.
These are challenging yet rewarding roles, your comprehensive knowledge of and experience in criminal law, practice and procedure and your advocacy and advanced communication skills will ensure the delivery of a professional criminal prosecution service to the people of the Northern Territory. Professional level 2 Your primary objective will be to provide the people of the Northern Territory of Australia with an independent and professional criminal prosecution service Key duties: Evaluate, screen and prepare briefs of evidence and recommend charges in accordance with the Director's Guidelines.
Provide quality legal advice to DPP and to both internal and external stakeholders relating to allocated prosecution cases, conduct and appear in criminal proceedings including sentences and breaches in the Supreme Court, and committal and summary hearings in the Local Court and Youth Court.
Maintain carriage of complex criminal prosecutions, and instruct in Supreme Court trials. Essential Criteria: High level communication and advocacy skills, knowledge of and experience in criminal law, practice and procedure including Uniformed Evidence Law.
Good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure to tight and changeable deadlines. In return, you will receive a competitive salary, inclusive of superannuation, six weeks recreational and three weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, career development, supported study and the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of living and working in the Northern Territory.
This is a great time to consider moving to the Territory.
Reward yourself with an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore stunning landscapes and tourist attractions, enjoy colourful tropical sunsets and spectacular lightening displays, and experience the ancient culture of Australia's First Nations People.
You will find the Territory's rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play.
Relocation assistance may be available to successful applicants Check out the following links to learn more about living and working in the Northern Territory: https://Territory Boundless Possible https://boundlesspossible.nt.gov.au/about/the-territory https://theterritory.com.au/live/why-move-to-the-territory For further information about this vacancy please contact: Recruitment Services on 08 8935 7500 or ****** Quote vacancy number: 18841 Closing date: 03.12.2024 Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
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