The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) contributes to a fair and just society and safe, healthy, productive workplaces and community by representing the State of Queensland in criminal court cases.

The ODPP’s significant responsibility is to prosecute criminal matters in the High Court of Australia, Court of Appeal (Qld), Supreme, Mental Health, and District Courts, the Childrens Court of Queensland and the Magistrates Court (in limited locations and matters).

There are two Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions positions in the ODPP.

Job details

The Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions is a key leadership position within the ODPP with the following responsibilities:

• Appear as leading counsel in complex superior court criminal trials and in appeals in the Court of Appeal and High Court of Australia including those of great significance to the community and to the development of criminal law;
• Active member of the ODPP leadership team;
• Provide high level advice to the Director of Public Prosecutions on legal and policy matters affecting the ODPP;
• Represent the Director of Public Prosecutions as required;
• Promote cooperation and communication among the various elements of the criminal justice system;
• Contribute to and influence the design and delivery of prosecution services within Queensland especially in light of changes to the criminal justice system;
• Provide professional leadership and mentoring; and
• Promote a performance focus to continuously improve the professional capability of staff.

Section 17 of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1984 (the Act) provides that the Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions must be an Australian lawyer.

In addition to the mandatory requirement, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following key attributes:

• shape strategic thinking by implementing a reform agenda aimed at improving criminal justice processes;
• achieve results by providing expert advice regarding current practices in criminal law and sentencing;
• communicate with influence through expert level advocacy skills to conduct criminal proceedings and demonstrated capacity to effectively operate within a complex forensic environment;
• personal drive and integrity through demonstrated commitment to ethically conduct complex criminal trials and appeals; and
• cultivate productive relationships by designing organisational systems and managing people.

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.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Two positions available.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 698493 26 - DDPP Information Package (Word, 853KB)