Deputy Director Of Public Prosecutions

Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions (Executive Contract Officer 4)
Department of the Attorney-General and Justice
4-year fixed period executive contract
Remuneration Package: $296,806
Darwin or Alice Springs, Northern Territory

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is recruiting an experienced criminal lawyer to work closely with him as his Deputy Director.

In your role as Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions NT you will work under the leadership of Lloyd Babb SC and be a key part of the Senior Executive Team directing all the activities of an independent, professional and effective criminal prosecution service across the NT.

Your key responsibilities will include giving directions to Crown Prosecutors, Office Lawyers and Private Counsel who are working prosecution cases, including how their prosecution case should run, reviewing whether cases should proceed to trial, and when Crown Appeals should be instituted. You will share oversight of the decisions being made in the Office and ensure that the decisions are high quality and always made in accordance with the law, guidelines and policy. You will work to develop and implement changes to systems within the Office to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of decisions and to ensure that optimal decisions are made in a timely way. You will also have the opportunity to recommend changes to legislation.  In appropriate cases you will lead by example and appear as counsel in complex cases in the Supreme Court, the Court of Criminal Appeal, and the High Court.

To be shortlisted it is essential you have been admitted or are eligible for admission as a barrister or solicitor of the High Court or a Supreme Court of a State or Territory of Australia, have extensive experience in jury trial and/or appellate advocacy, and can demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of criminal law.

Exceptional communication skills combined with your strong interpersonal, analytical and management capability and your ability to make sound decisions under pressure will put you in good standing.

The rewards

In return, you will receive a competitive Executive Contract Officer 4 remuneration package, inclusive of 11% superannuation, six weeks recreational and three weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, motor vehicle and parking, substantial career satisfaction, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of living and working in the Northern Territory.  Relocation assistance will be available.

Reside outside Northern Territory

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Please quote 10400 in your application and include a one-page summary sheet, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant qualifications, and contact details for at least two appropriate referees.

Further information

The NTPS values diversity and inclusion and aims for a workforce that represents the community. For further general information about working for the Director of Public Prosecutions please visit https://dppcareers.nt.gov.au/ 

For further information about this vacancy please contact Lloyd Babb SC, Director of Public Prosecutions on 08 8935 75***or **********@nt.gov.au 

Quote vacancy number: 10400
Closing date: 18/02/2024

Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search