Job description
Agency Attorney-General's Department Work unit Director of Public Prosecutions
Job title Crown Prosecutor Designation Senior Professional Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $148,302 - $161,638 Location Alice Springs
Position number 17598 RTF Closing 14/09/2025
Contact officer Melinda Listing, Assistant Director on or
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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 expert advice and legal opinion at a senior level to the Director of Public Prosecutions, other prosecutors and to both internal and
external stakeholders relating to the prosecution of complex criminal cases. Provide representation at the highest level for the Crown
before all courts of the Northern Territory in complex prosecutions, appeals and related matters.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide expert advice and legal opinion at a senior level to investigating police, the DPP and other prosecutors relating to the
prosecution of complex criminal cases.
1. Manage the carriage and conduct of complex and contested Crown prosecutions, pleas, bail hearings and preliminary examinations,
contest mentions, Local Court appeals and related proceedings in accordance with the Director's Guidelines.
1. Evaluate, screen and prepare briefs of evidence and recommend indictments in accordance with the Director's Guidelines.
2. Appropriately consult, liaise, inform and negotiate with defence counsel, victims, investigating police, court staff and the Witness
Assistance Service.
5. Provide professional advice and support to other prosecutors and promote a team environment. Act as a mentor and provide guidance
to less experienced prosecutors.
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. Superior written and verbal communication skills to be able to convey concise and clear advice and opinions to the DPP, other
prosecutors, and internal and external stakeholders on complex criminal and related legal matters.
1. High level knowledge of and experience in criminal law, practice and procedure.
2. High level knowledge of the DPP Prosecution Policy and Guidelines and the ability to prosecute in accordance with the same.
3. Proven experience and ability in the conduct of complex criminal trials before a jury.
4. High level 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.
1. Ability to manage a legal office in accordance with internal practices and procedures working with competing demands under
pressure.
8. Well-developed political and cross-cultural awareness skills together with a sound understanding of Aboriginal issues relevant to
prosecution services.
9. Hold (or have the capacity to obtain) a current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
Desirable
1. Relevant post graduate qualifications.
Further information
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check including a Fingerprint Scan and Name Check. A criminal
history check will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. Pre-employment form is to be submitted
with your online application, to support the selection panel in assessing your application. The successful applicant will need to be available
for intrastate travel for courts, including in light aircraft.