Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Prosecution Officer (Administrative) Level 5
Ongoing, fulltime
$142,493. Package includes salary ($113,574 - $125,720 p.a.), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
About us
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is the independent prosecuting authority responsible for the prosecution of all serious indictable offences committed against the laws of New South Wales.
Our vision is to be a dynamic prosecution service recognised for our excellence and leadership. We act with integrity, by behaving ethically and professionally.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace by providing ongoing support and opportunities for all staff.
The Role
This exciting new role is an opportunity to support the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) in embedding and maintaining the ODPP's risk management framework by proactively identifying, assessing and prioritising risks to ensure that potential threats are managed effectively, aligning with ODPP's strategic objectives and risk appetite.
Key accountabilities include:
* Ensure effective application of the Risk Management Framework across all business units, including risk identification, assessment, treatment, monitoring, and reporting.
* Support the CAE in initiatives aimed at enhancing risk maturity, driving continuous improvement efforts, and responding to ad-hoc requests and emerging priorities as required.
* Provide guidance, tools, and coaching to senior leaders, managers, and staff to proactively drive consistent and effective risk management practices.
* Promote a positive risk management culture through education, awareness programs, and targeted initiatives to build capability and confidence in managing risk across the Office.
* Supporting the CAE in the preparation of Risk management reports, ARC meeting co-ordination and completion of ARC minutes.
* Maintain the Legislative Compliance Framework by ensuring compliance obligations and associated controls are up to date, and work with relevant business units to assess compliance risks and coordinate the reporting of any actual or potential breaches.
About you
* Tertiary qualifications in risk management, business, public policy, law, finance, or a related discipline.
* Proven experience in implementing or supporting the implementation of a Risk Management Framework across diverse business units in line with ISO 31000 or equivalent standards.
* Strong understanding of risk identification, analysis, evaluation, treatment, monitoring, and reporting processes.
* Demonstrated experience developing high quality risk reporting, including risk registers, heat maps and committee papers to senior stakeholders.
* Strong written and oral communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to work in a busy and dynamic environment with a strong attention to detail and ability to problem solve and manage competing priorities.
Why choose the ODPP
As the prosecuting authority of NSW, the ODPP offers unique career opportunities.
You will:
* Be based in our brand-new office at Parkline Place, next door to Gadigal Metro station on Pitt Street in the heart of Sydney, or one of our 10 offices in NSW.
* Enjoy flexible work practices, 35-hour work week, access to flex leave, and hybrid ways of working (minimum 3 days in the office).
* Undertake challenging work that makes a difference to the community.
* Have excellent working conditions with a strong focus on staff wellbeing, health and safety (including access to 24/7 EAP services, a wellbeing check program, access to special fitness passport rates, and workplace adjustments).
* Have access to training and development opportunities.
* Have the opportunity to join five affinity groups including First Nations, Disability and Neurodiversity, People of Diverse Genders and Sexualities, Women, and Cultural and Linguistic Diversity. These groups foster inclusion by providing a network for social connection, support, advocacy, and a platform to share experiences and stories.
Interviews
The interview process will include capability-based assessments which may require your time and presence on more than one day.
How to Apply
Please read the Role Description and address the key accountabilities and focus capabilities when preparing your resume [maximum three pages] and cover letter [maximum two pages]. You are required to demonstrate your suitability and claim for the role by addressing the following two targeted questions within the body of your cover letter:
Q1 – Describe a time when you identified a key organisational risk through analysis of data, trends, or stakeholder input. How did you assess the risk, communicate your findings, and influence decision-making to support effective risk management?
Q2 – Risk analysts often need to work with business areas to strengthen risk awareness and improve controls. Provide an example of when you worked collaboratively with stakeholders to embed risk management practices or resolve a risk issue. What approach did you take and what was the outcome?
Please apply via, reference number 1382.
When completing the online application form, you will be asked to provide the contact details of two relevant referees (who can speak from a Supervisory perspective), and consent to a Criminal History Record Check.
Closing date: 11:59pm, Monday 22 September
Please note that a talent pool may be created for any future ongoing or temporary positions.
AI Use in Applications
We value each candidate's individuality and ask that applications reflect your own skills, experiences, and motivations. While AI tools can be useful to support clarity and structure, over-reliance on them may misrepresent your capabilities and affect how we assess your suitability. Please prepare your application thoughtfully to showcase your genuine potential.
Further Information:
Learn more about the ODPP here: About us | ODPP ) |Code of Conduct
To learn more about First Nations People and the ODPP: First Nations People and the ODPP | ODPP ).
Benefits of working with the ODPP: Benefits We Offer | ODPP )
Enquiries: Rahul Nambiar, Chief Audit Executive
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The ODPP values diversity and supports all staff to reach their full potential. The Office welcomes applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people identifying with diverse genders and sexualities, people with disability and other diversity groups. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in the selection process, please indicate this in your application.