The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is seeking expressions of interest for a SO Principal Crown Prosecutor in Southport Chambers.
On behalf of the Crown and the State of Queensland, Principal Crown Prosecutors undertake highly complex criminal trials and appeals in the superior courts and undertake circuit work throughout Queensland as required. Principal Crown Prosecutors also provide leadership to their Chambers and as a member of ODPP’s senior leaders’ team, contribute to and influence whole-of-office initiatives and operations, including managing the performance, workflow and reporting requirements of their Chambers.

This is a permanent flexible full-time position commencing in February 2025

Job details

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 permanent flexible full-time position commencing in February 2025.
As a Principal Crown Prosecutor, the incumbent will:
• Appear as leading counsel in all types of criminal trials in the superior courts.
• Exercise, without supervision, the discretion to initiate, vary and discontinue serious criminal charges.
• Act as an expert source of advice to staff on complex and sensitive legal matters.
• Manage their Chambers to ensure high quality delivery of prosecution services within a framework of continuous improvement.
• Provide professional mentoring for other Crown Prosecutors and legal staff and focus on performance focus aimed at improving professional capability.
• Monitor the health and well-being of staff.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and communication between the ODPP and parties to proceedings so that matters are finalised efficiently.
• Contribute to whole-of-ODPP initiatives to improve systems and work practices.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience and abilities to:
• Manage the operations of the work unit and contribute to state-wide initiatives and reviews.
• Conduct highly complex criminal trials and appeals.
• Manage and motivate legal and support staff including managing performance and identifying professional development opportunities.
• Identify and address the needs of victims of crime and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor and actively manage the health and wellbeing of staff.
• Commitment to professional 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 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.             

Job Ad Reference: QLD/605589/24

Closing Date: Wednesday, 04 December 2024

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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Documents

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• applicant-information-package (Word, 355KB)
  
  
  605589 24 Role Description (Word, 396KB)