You will provide professional prosecution services, including the provision of legal advice to members of the Service on matters before the Magistrates, Childrens and Coroners Courts.
Sunshine Coast Police Prosecution Corps is a medium sized establishment. The Senior Sergeant, Officer in Charge, manages a staff of over seventeen, with a combination of sworn and civilian prosecutors, supported by administration staff, providing a prosecution service within the North Coast Region, Sunshine Coast District.
Prosecutors are responsible for police related matters in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court District in addition to servicing the Nambour Magistrates Court. The Magistrates Courts of Noosa and Caloundra are serviced by two satellite offices
attached to Sunshine Coast Police Prosecution Corps.
A position in this office offers a broad level of experience across all Magistrates Court criminal matters, providing a depth of skill and expertise in the field of prosecuting.
Your Key Accountabilities
The core capability requirements for this role are:
Provide a prosecution service for the area of responsibility. Represent the Service and members in matters relating to the functions of the Service and in proceedings before, and applications to the Magistrates, Children's and Coroners Courts. Provide legal advice within the area of responsibility on matters pertaining to court processes Monitor the provision of briefs of evidence by police to ensure the highest quality of briefs is maintained. Liaise, consult and negotiate with members of the Queensland Police Service, the legal profession, government agencies and the community towards the establishment of effective working relationships and achievement of desired policing outcomes. Identify environmental factors affecting the work area and actively contribute to the development and provision of legal research, argument, submissions, opinion and advice. Set and maintain high standards of performance and conduct in daily work activities.
Role Requirements
Mandatory
Admission as, eligibility for immediate admission as, or entitlement to practice as, a legal practitioner in the State of Queensland.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Occupational group Justice & Legal