Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 704416
Location: ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Location: Adelaide
Classification: SAES1
Duration: up to 12 months
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Tuesday 28th October 2025
About the Opportunity
The Director Business Services is a strategic leader with a passion for driving organisational effectiveness and fostering a safe, inclusive workplace. The role will lead the corporate and administrative support functions for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and is responsible for all employees in roles of a non-legal nature. Working closely with the Executive Director, Operations, the role will implement practices and processes that enhance the ODPP's ability to deliver an efficient and effective prosecution service.
As a key member of the ODPP Executive, the role will collaborate with the executive group and managers and is the key interface between the legal and non-legal roles, functions, and work practices and procedures across the ODPP.
About the Business
The ODPP is an office of approximately 200 staff, comprising both legal and administrative functions. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was established through the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, 1991 to provide an effective, fair and independent criminal prosecution service for the people of South Australia. The Office is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards.
For more information about the Attorney-General's Department and also the Office of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), please visit and
Special Conditions for Employment
Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Additional Notes
You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.
For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Janine Holt, Executive Directors, Operations, ODPP on or
Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.
The Attorney-General's Department is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website
Applications close: 28/10/2025 11:30 PM