Address- APS5 / APS6 (Broadband)
- Canberra, Adelaide, Cairns, Townsville and Darwin
The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP) is seeking enthusiastic, energetic and forward-thinking junior lawyers with experience in or aptitude for criminal law with an understanding of the important role an independent prosecutor plays in our system of criminal justice. As a Federal Prosecutor (FP), you will accelerate your skills and experience undertaking the unique, rewarding, and diverse work of the CDPP.
About the role:
Working under the guidance of your Prosecution Team Leader, you will assess routine and more complex briefs from investigative agencies, liaise with our partner investigative agencies and support them including through drafting charges, providing general advice and appearing in court on matters. With robust on-the-job training and support, you will instruct counsel as required and work as part of a team in the conduct of more complex cases.
As a FP, you will have the opportunity to use a range of innovative legal and practice management systems, including desktop research products and litigation support database applications to review, analyse and tag evidence and manage cases.
About you:
Ideally, you have a strong academic record, enjoy collaborating as a member of a team and embrace new ways of working in a digitally enabled workplace. You may also have had exposure to prosecutions or criminal law, have worked in a commercial litigation practice, or have been a judge’s associate and are seeking a role in which you can apply this experience to progress your career.
Why you should apply:
At the CDPP, we are committed to a workplace that reflects the community we serve. We recognise how drawing on different experiences and opinions drives innovation, new ideas and a more collaborative workplace.
No matter where you work with us, you’ll have access to:
- unique and challenging work;
- generous leave entitlements with additional paid time off during the Christmas close-down period;
- clear and transparent salary progression, and scheduled salary increases;
- 15.4% superannuation;
- flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance;
- a $295 annual wellbeing allowance; and
- free and confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for staff and their family members.
- APS5 / APS6 (Broadband)
- $81,145 - $101,793 plus 15.4% supernnuation
- Canberra, Adelaide, Cairns, Townsville and Darwin
The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP) is seeking enthusiastic, energetic and forward-thinking junior lawyers with experience in or aptitude for criminal law with an understanding of the important role an independent prosecutor plays in our system of criminal justice. As a Federal Prosecutor (FP), you will accelerate your skills and experience undertaking the unique, rewarding, and diverse work of the CDPP.
About the role:
Working under the guidance of your Prosecution Team Leader, you will assess routine and more complex briefs from investigative agencies, liaise with our partner investigative agencies and support them including through drafting charges, providing general advice and appearing in court on matters. With robust on-the-job training and support, you will instruct counsel as required and work as part of a team in the conduct of more complex cases.
As a FP, you will have the opportunity to use a range of innovative legal and practice management systems, including desktop research products and litigation support database applications to review, analyse and tag evidence and manage cases.
About you:
Ideally, you have a strong academic record, enjoy collaborating as a member of a team and embrace new ways of working in a digitally enabled workplace. You may also have had exposure to prosecutions or criminal law, have worked in a commercial litigation practice, or have been a judge’s associate and are seeking a role in which you can apply this experience to progress your career.
Why you should apply:
At the CDPP, we are committed to a workplace that reflects the community we serve. We recognise how drawing on different experiences and opinions drives innovation, new ideas and a more collaborative workplace.
No matter where you work with us, you’ll have access to:
- unique and challenging work;
- professional development opportunities;
- generous leave entitlements with additional paid time off during the Christmas close-down period;
- clear and transparent salary progression, and scheduled salary increases;
- 15.4% superannuation;
- flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance;
- a $295 annual wellbeing allowance; and
- free and confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for staff and their family members.
These positions fall within a broadband classification and the panel will assess applications at the FP APS Level 5 or FP APS Level 6. .
Please refer to Candidate Information Pack for details.
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