Job description
Agency Attorney-General’s Department Work unit Director of Public Prosecutions
Job title Crown Prosecutor Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 21/04/2026
Salary $110,873 - $124,173 Location Darwin
Position number 10404 RTF 331158 Closing 28/09/2025
Contact officer Melinda Listing, Assistant Director on 08 8935 7500 or melinda.listing@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://agd.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=331158
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide high quality legal advice relating to the prosecution of less complex prosecutions. Provide representation for the
prosecution before all courts of the Northern Territory and the High Court of Australia in less complex prosecutions, appeals and
related matters. This is a litigation position for an experienced advocate.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Evaluate, screen and prepare briefs of evidence in complex indictable matters in accordance with the Director’s guidelines.
2. Maintain carriage of complex criminal prosecutions and instruct and junior in Supreme Court trials and the Court of Criminal
Appeal.
3. Conduct jury trials, sentences and breach applications before the Supreme Court, appear in committal proceedings and
contested summary prosecutions in the Local and Youth Court.
4. Appropriately consult, liaise, inform and negotiate with defence counsel, victims, the police officer-in-charge, court staff and
the Witness Assistance Service.
5. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing and prepare and present evidence, positions or factual analyses clearly and
correctly.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Admitted or eligible for admission as a barrister or solicitor of the High Court or of a Supreme Court of a State or Territory of
Australia.
2. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in criminal law and advocacy with the ability to provide high quality legal advice and
demonstrated experience in running jury trials, or significant demonstrated experience in running complex hearings in the lower
jurisdictions.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of the DPP Guidelines, the Criminal Code (NT) and Uniform Evidence Law, and the procedures of
the courts of the Northern Territory or demonstrated ability in another jurisdiction and ability to quickly attain relevant local
knowledge.
4. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure, make sound judgements and prioritise workloads in a
busy environment.
5. Proven ability to work independently and with little supervision.
6. Good oral and written communication and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to effectively engage, negotiate and
collaborate with other agencies, defence agencies, Courts, local communities, other external stakeholders and the general
public.
7. An ability to interact effectively with people from a variety of cultural and socio- economic backgrounds.
8. Hold (or have the capacity to obtain) a current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
Further Information
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history check will not exclude an applicant
from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. The successful applicant will need to be available for intrastate travel for
court circuits including in light aircraft, to work flexible schedule and may from time to time be required to be located at sites outside
of the main office (e.g. Local Court). Pre-employment form is to be submitted with your online application, to support the selection
panel in assessing your application.
📌 Crown Prosecutor
🏢 Attorney-General's Department
📍 Darwin