Closes: 10 March 2026
Classification: Prosecutor Grade 4
Salary: $170,460 - $182,302 plus superannuation
Position No: 04342, several
Directorate: Director of Public Prosecutions
Advertised (Gazettal date): 17 February 2026
Contact Officer: Margaret Smith on or
Details: The ACT Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) 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 (DPP), 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 Criminal Practice of the DPP is responsible for the conduct of prosecutions from first mention to finalisation in either the Magistrates Court or the Supreme Court. The Practice reports to the Deputy Director, Criminal Practice, and is structured into several smaller teams, each led by a Supervising Prosecutor.
The Practice operates as a generalist prosecution team, with prosecutors having carriage of a broad range of criminal matters, including drug offences, traffic matters, domestic and sexual violence prosecutions, fraud and dishonesty offences, and offences involving personal violence. Most prosecutorial and advocacy work undertaken by the Criminal Practice is performed in the Magistrates Court; however, prosecutors also have opportunities to appear in, and to instruct counsel in, matters before the Supreme Court.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experiences, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) and the 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
A proven record as an effective advocate, running complex hearings in courts of summary or superior jurisdiction.
Core Capabilities – Other Legal Capabilities
Extensive knowledge of criminal law and the laws of evidence with sound judgement in legal decision making.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with vulnerable witnesses and complainants.
Proven ability to provide high quality, accurate and timely written submissions concerning complex legal matters.
Other Capabilities – Organisational
Demonstrated capacity to maintain key relationships with external agencies, including the AFP, ACT Government agencies, the courts and victims' organisations.
Ability to Ability to uphold the values and principles of the ACT Public Service, with demonstrated commitment to promoting a culturally safe and inclusive workplace as well as the ACT Public Service Respect, Equity and Diversity framework, ACT Public Service Performance framework and Workplace Health and Safety framework.
Eligibility / Other Requirements
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 will be several permanent and temporary full-time positions, with possibility of extension and/or 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.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please provide:
Contact details for two referees.
A curriculum vitae that outlines your Skills and Experience.
A response of no more than two pages, addressing the identified Capabilities describing how your Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications meet the Skills and Capabilities required for this role.
More information and how to apply via the ACT Government jobs website: ,-several