Senior Prosecutor

Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 571161
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
At the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, we are connecting South Australia to keep our State moving. We are responsible for delivering a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of transformative transport and social infrastructure projects, operating and maintaining thousands of kilometres of roads and managing our city’s public transport network. Our work encompasses every part of our State; from our cities to our regions, connecting and strengthening community. We value diversity and inclusion and foster an environment of collaboration, flexibility, and support for our people.
The Regulation Directorate sits within the Transport Policy and Regulation Division and is responsible for driving the Government’s regulation and policy initiatives and ensuring appropriate compliance, behaviour and safe access across our transport networks.
We are seeking a Senior Prosecutor to join our Prosecutions Team and who will be responsible for:

• Managing, adjudicating and prioritising a high volume of case files to achieve appropriate outcomes in a timely manner.
• Providing expert advice in relation to legislation and evidentiary provisions relating to offences pursuant to the Passenger Transport Act 1994, Motor Vehicles Act 1959, Road Traffic Act 1961, Harbours and Navigation Act 1993 and other legislation as required.
• Attending and prosecuting offenders in Magistrates and Youth Courts across the State.
• Providing policy advice in relation to legislative and offending reviews.

The Senior Prosecutor will also actively participate and contribute to the continuous review of the Prosecutions Team processes which may include undertaking business improvement projects within the Team to meet government, department and directorate objectives.
Requirements
Tertiary qualifications relevant to the role, or Successful completion of a Police Prosecutor's course.
The following are the technical capabilities required for the role:

• Sound knowledge of Court procedures and etiquette.
• Demonstrated working experience in a legal or similar environment.
• Previous Court advocacy experience is desirable.

Special Conditions
Prior to employment with the Department the successful candidate will be required to provide a:

• National Police Check (NPC) which must be renewed every three years.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.

Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.
Tenure of Vacancy
Temporary appointment up to 6 months.
Remuneration
ASO5 - $84,522 to $94,003 per annum.
Enquiries
Ms Kate Williams
Manager, Compliance Investigations and Prosecutions
Telephone: (08) 7133 1927
Email: Kate.Williams3@sa.gov.au
Application Instructions
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.
Additional Notes
Applicants are required to submit an application of no more than two pages and a curriculum vitae demonstrating their suitability for the role. In addition, applicants are required to complete the online application form as part of their application for employment.
The SA Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and safety is a core value.
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Applications close: 16/01/2024 5:00 PM
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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.