Justice and Attorney-General (Organisation site) Sheehy Chambers; South East Queensland Region; Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions; Brisbane City The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is seeking expressions of interest for a PO4 Senior Legal Officer in Sheehy Chambers.
Applicants are primarily responsible for preparing complex matters referred to the ODPP for prosecution.
This is a temporary flexible full-time position from 3 March 2025 to 31 December 2025, with the possibility of extension.
Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary Position type: Flexible full-time Occupational group: Classification: PO4 Workplace Location: Job ad reference: QLD/612600/25 Closing date: 20-Jan-2025 Yearly salary: $114949 - $123611 Fortnightly salary: $4406.00 - $4738.00 Job duration: 3/03/2025 to 31/12/2025 with possible extension About the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions: The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) represents the State of Queensland in criminal cases.
The ODPP's significant responsibility is to prosecute criminal matters in the High Court of Australia, Court of Appeal (Qld), Supreme Court, Mental Health Court, District Court, the Childrens Court of Queensland, and the Magistrates Court (in limited locations and matters).
About your opportunity: This is a temporary flexible full-time position from 3 March 2025 to 31 December 2025, with the possibility of extension.
As a Senior Legal Officer, the incumbent will undertake a combination of the following: Preparing complex matters referred to prosecution (including appeal submissions) in a professional and timely manner.
Effectively managing relationships with stakeholders, including defence counsel, solicitors, police officers, victims, and witnesses.
Appearing as an advocate to prosecute or defend appeals in the District Court, sentences in the Magistrates and/or higher courts and represent the Director at bail applications, mentions, and call overs in the Magistrates and/or higher courts.
Appearing as an advocate in committal hearings and summary hearings in the Magistrates Court (dependent on location).
Liaising with complainants and relatives in prosecutions, especially in relation to matters involving sexual and violent offences.
Supervising, motivating, and leading legal officers and legal support staff in the delivery of legal services.
Actively engaging in activities aimed at improving work practices.
The successful candidate will demonstrate: The ability to apply legal principles, draft legal documents and provide legal advice as a litigation solicitor, and work effectively as an advocate in the Magistrates and/or higher courts.
The ability to apply well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to liaise, consult, and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders.
The ability to supervise, train, and mentor legal and support staff to achieve outcomes and demonstrates an ability to identify and address the needs of victims of crime in a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive way.
The ability to maintain a high standard of professional competence and ethical standards.
Mandatory qualifications, conditions and requirements: You will be admitted as a Legal Practitioner in a State or Territory of Australia (please indicate the date of admission).
For more information, including the key responsibilities and how to apply, please see the role description linked below.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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Inclusion and diversity We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity, including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.
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