About the Role
This role is responsible for leading our four litigation practice groups as well as the Legal Capability and Performance (LCP) and Enabling Services Group (ESG) within the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP).
These litigation practice groups prosecute matters across Australia, each focused on distinct crime types and responsible for the managing and conducting associated prosecutions.
LCP is a specialist legal practice group which plays a critical role in strengthening the quality and effectiveness of the CDPP's legal work, providing support to prosecutors, driving continuous improvement and innovation and supporting capability development.
ESG provides support to the litigation practice groups through the delivery of corporate services and continued digital transformation.
Working closely with the Director, Associate Director and Chief Operating Officer; as the Commonwealth Solicitor for Public Prosecutions, you will lead the development of legal strategy that enables operational effectiveness, safeguards integrity and strengthens the CDPP's influence and reputation across the criminal justice system. This role provides evidence-based legal and strategic advice to the Director, Associate Director, Ministers and senior stakeholders.
What you will bring
* deep subject-matter expertise of the Commonwealth's criminal justice framework, strong legal background and ability to lead and manage business activity. You provide clear, strategic advice on complex and sensitive issues, exercising exceptional judgement in environments of ambiguity, urgency and public scrutiny;
* lead through influence, setting expectations across CDPP on integrity and building a sustainable, high-performing legal workforce. You foster professional excellence, mentor senior executives and actively contribute to the stewardship of the APS legal profession. You collaborate across portfolios, anticipate emerging legal and regulatory challenges, and shape outcomes that extend beyond organisational boundaries; and
* demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, resilience and accountability, and are committed to advancing APS Values.
Why join the CDPP
You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a national level, lead a high-performing legal function and contribute to outcomes that matter to the Australian community. We offer flexible working arrangements and a supportive, inclusive leadership culture.
What we are looking for
The CDPP is interested in hearing from candidates with demonstrated experience and ability to successfully manage and lead a national litigation practice, or similar. In addition, we are looking for senior leader who:
* is admitted Legal Practitioners or Barristers or Solicitors of the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory.
* has extensive experience in managing and leading a national litigation practice, or similar, with criminal law experience desirable.
* can demonstrate capabilities expected of senior leaders in the APS, aligned with the Secretaries' Charter of Leadership Behaviours (DRIVE) and Integrated Leadership System (SES Band 3).
* is an Australian Citizen and can obtain a AGSVA Negative Vetting 2 security clearance.
Further information about these positions can be found in the Candidate Information Pack.
Contact Officer:
Jonathan Beaumont at Beaumont & Beaumont Executive Recruitment on or
Applications must be submitted by 11:30 PM AEDT Sunday, 15 March 2026 via this link:
Your application must include a statement of no more than 1000 words outlining your background, skills and experience and how they relate to the requirements of the role. You will also need to submit a resume, maximum 4 pages in length, that outlines your career history, qualifications and achievements.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job.
For more information see: RecruitAbility scheme: A guide for applicants | Australian Public Service Commission