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Prosecutor
District Prosecutions; Prosecution Services; Legal Division; Mackay
You will provide professional prosecution services, including the provision of legal advice to members of the Service on matters before the Magistrates, Childrens and Coroners Courts. Prosecutors are responsible for police related matters in the Mackay Magistrates Court District in addition to servicing the Magistrates Court at Sarina. The Magistrates Courts of Bowen and Proserpine are serviced by a satellite office at Proserpine, attached to Mackay Police Prosecution Corps. A position in this office offers a broad level of experience across all Magistrates Court criminal matters, providing a depth of skill and expertise in the field of prosecuting.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Justice & Legal |
| Classification | PO3 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/696447/26 |
| Closing date | 13-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | 07/09/2026 until 10/09/2027 possible extension |
| Contact person | Katie Turner |
| Contact details | Phone: 4726 8720 Access the National Relay Service |
The core capability requirements for this role are:
- Provide a prosecution service for the area of responsibility.
- Represent the Service and members in matters relating to the functions of the Service and in proceedings before, and applications to the Magistrates, Children's and Coroners Courts.
- Provide legal advice within the area of responsibility on matters pertaining to court processes
- Monitor the provision of briefs of evidence by police to ensure the highest quality of briefs is maintained
- Liaise, consult and negotiate with members of the Queensland Police Service, the legal profession, government agencies and the community towards the establishment of effective working relationships and achievement of desired policing outcomes.
- Identify environmental factors affecting the work area and actively contribute to the development and provision of legal research, argument, submissions, opinion and advice.
- Set and maintain high standards of performance and conduct in daily work activities.
Role Requirements
Mandatory
- Admission as, eligibility for immediate admission as, or entitlement to practise as, a legal practitioner in the State of Queensland
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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696447-26-Applicant Guide non-Police (Word, 227KB)
Information Package for Applicants
696447-26-Role Description (Word, 4.82MB)
Role Description
