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.

This position will expose you to graphic and confronting material.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Admitted to, or eligible to, practice as a legal practitioner in the ACT.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check.

Note: There are several positions available, both permanent and temporary with the possibility of permanency. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

This process may form a merit pool to be utilised in the filling of future vacancies.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, please provide:

a completed Application Coversheet, located via the job link on the jobs.act.gov.au website.
contact details for two (2) referees.
a curriculum vitae that outlines your skills and experience.
a ‘pitch’ of no more than two (2) pages, describing how your knowledge, experience and qualifications meet the skills and capabilities required for this role.