AddressProsecution Services provides the prosecutorial function in Queensland Magistrates and Children's Courts. The role of a Senior Prosecutor is to provide legal advice and a broad range of prosecutorial functions, including appearances in court on all matters.
This position requires the supervision of subordinate staff.
Mareeba Police Prosecution Corps is a small establishment, responsible for police related matters in the Mareeba Magistrates Court District in addition to servicing Magistrates Courts at Atherton, Mossman, Ravenshoe and Georgetown.
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
The core capability requirements for this role are:
• Provide a prosecution service for the area of responsibility.
• Monitor the provision of briefs of evidence by police for use in summary trials and for committal proceedings 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.
• Take a lead role in the development and provision of quality legal research, argument, submissions, opinion and advice.
• Manage resources in accordance with Service policy to achieve efficient operations for the area of responsibility.
• Establish and model maintain high standards of performance and conduct in daily work activities.
• May include coordination activities for Specialist Courts and diversionary initiatives a directed by the Superintendent.
Role Requirements:
Mandatory
• Admission as, eligibility for immediate admission as, or entitlement to practice as, a legal practitioner in the State of Queensland.
Applications to remain current for 12 months
