In addition to the base salary and 15.4% superannuation, the Senior Federal Prosecutor (SFP) position attracts a $25,950 per annum allowance, in line with the Determination 2024-4 Prosecutor Allowance

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP) is looking for highly skilled, forward thinking and energetic criminal lawyers, with an aptitude for criminal law and an understanding of the important role an independent prosecutor plays in our system of criminal justice. You will also have a desire to develop your career with the diverse, stimulating and complex prosecution work of the CDPP.

About the role:

CDPP is committed to recruiting and retaining lawyers of the highest calibre. We have Senior Federal Prosecutor (SFP) vacancies across all of the CDPP’s Practice Groups. To secure one of these roles, you will need to be a highly skilled and critical-thinking lawyer with an aptitude for criminal law and an understanding of the important role an independent prosecutor plays in our system of criminal justice.

You will also have a desire to develop your career with the diverse, stimulating and complex prosecution work of the CDPP.

As a SFP, you will utilise cutting edge technology to assess briefs of evidence. You will apply relevant legislation, policy and procedures to frame criminal charges and determine how allegations of criminal wrongdoing are to be alleged before the court. You will exercise judgment to make legal decisions and recommendations, sometimes working to deadlines within tight timeframes. You will have carriage of significant prosecutions on behalf of the Director and will provide legal advice to the Director and partner agencies to drive prosecution outcomes.

You will instruct counsel in sentences, trials and appeals, and will yourself represent the Director in court and in forums and conferences. You will build rapport with internal and external stakeholders and will be able to maintain effective and productive working relationships with others. You will also provide coaching and mentoring to more junior legal staff with the aim of enhancing the legal capability of the CDPP.

Why you should apply

At the CDPP, we are committed to a workplace that reflects the community we serve. We recognise how drawing on different experiences and opinions drives innovation, new ideas and a more collaborative workplace.

No matter where you work with us, you’ll have access to:

• unique and challenging work;
• professional development opportunities;
• generous leave entitlements with additional paid time off during the Christmas close-down period;
• clear and transparent salary progression, and scheduled salary increases;
• 15.4% superannuation;
• flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance;
• a $295 annual wellbeing allowance; and
• free and confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for staff and their family members.

This recruitment round is also advertised as Affirmative Measure - Disability and Affirmative Measure - Indigenous. The affirmative measures are designed to address the under-representation of people with disability and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff in the APS.

Candidates who apply under Affirmative Measure - Disability will need to meet the minimum requirements of the position to progress through the assessment stages.

Candidates who apply under Affirmative Measures Indigenous will need to meet the minimum requirements of the position to progress through the assessment stages.

♦ Please refer to Candidate Information Pack for details.