Closes: 30 April 2026
Classification: Prosecutor Grade 1-2
Salary: $93,677 - $142,937 plus superannuation
Position No: 16347, several
Directorate: Director of Public Prosecutions
Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 April 2026
Contact Officer: Margaret Smith on Margaret.Smith@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 5399
Details: The ACT Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was established under the Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1990 to institute, conduct and supervise prosecutions and related proceedings.
The Office comprises:
* The Director of Public Prosecutions (the Director), an independent statutory officer appointed by the ACT Executive
* Staff employed under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 to assist the Director.
The ODPP's principal role is to provide an independent, professional and effective prosecution service to the ACT community.
The Office maintains a strong commitment to the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct.
The role requires you to conduct hearings, analyse briefs, provide written advice to the Director, and to liaise with vulnerable witnesses, police and other stakeholders. The majority of your time will be Court based, preparing and appearing in hearings and related appearances in the Magistrates Court, sometimes at short notice. You will also be required to instruct Counsel in more complex hearings from time to time, and to maintain carriage of a variety of matters.
The position will appeal to a person who has advocacy experience and a desire to appear in Court, good legal analysis and the ability to communicate with vulnerable witnesses. Excellent time management skills are essential.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility / Other requirements
The following capabilities form the criteria that are required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Core Capabilities – Legal and Advocacy Skills
* Ability to be an effective advocate.
* Ability to provide sound and accurate legal advice, orally and in writing.
Core Capabilities – Other Legal Capabilities
* Knowledge of criminal law and practice, and the laws of evidence.
* Proven interpersonal and communication skills including an ability to communicate effectively with external stakeholders including the AFP, witnesses, courts and defence.
Professional management capabilities – Core Capability
* Ability to perform in a high workload environment and a willingness to adapt to rostering changes and appear in court on short notice.
Professional development capabilities – Core Capabilities
* Demonstrated commitment to personal development and capacity to reflect and look to others for feedback.
* Demonstrated honesty, integrity and probity consistent with public service professionalism and values.
Compliance requirements/qualifications
* Admitted to, or eligible to, practice as a legal practitioner in the ACT.
* The successful candidate/s will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
Notes
There are several permanent and temporary positions available for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency. A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
This position will expose you to graphic and confronting material. This position is broad-banded. Depending on your level of experience, you will engage with matters of varying complexities. This position requires the right person to work in the office five days per week. This role cannot be performed from home. Core business hours are 8:30am – 1:00pm; 2:00pm – 4:51pm daily, reflecting court sitting times.
How to apply
* A curriculum vitae that outlines your skills and experience, including the contact details for two referees.
* A response of no more than two pages, addressing the identified capabilities within the Position Description, describing how your knowledge, experience and qualifications meet the skills and capabilities required for this role.
Applications should be submitted via www.jobs.act.gov.au/jobs/director-of-public-prosecutions/permanent/16347,-several
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
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