Company description:

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Job description:

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW)
Prosecution Officer (Administrative) Level 5
$142,493. Package includes salary ($113,574 - $125,720 p.a.), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
Temporary, for an initial period of up to 12 months with the possibility of ongoing employment.

About Us

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is the independent prosecuting authority of New South Wales (NSW) and is responsible for the prosecution of all serious offences committed against the laws of the State on behalf of the people of NSW. Our vision is to be a dynamic prosecution service recognised for its excellence and leadership.

About the Role

The Witness Assistance Service (WAS) is a specialist unit within the ODPP which works as part of the prosecution team to assist and support victims of crime and vulnerable witnesses through the criminal justice process.

As a Senior Witness Assistance Service Officer you will deliver and oversee quality professional assistance for vulnerable victims and witnesses of crime and/or their families who are involved in serious matters prosecuted by the ODPP. You will work in collaboration with the Manager WAS, other WAS Senior Officers and legal staff to ensure that you and your teams deliver a quality service that is culturally appropriate and meets the needs of victims and witnesses from a diverse range of backgrounds. You will provide professional case management supervision and support for WAS Officers under your supervision. The Senior WAS Officer will represent the ODPP interests at various stakeholder forums and contribute to training and education activities of the ODPP.

We are seeking applications for our Lismore office.

About you (Essential Requirements):

• This is a child-related position. Applicants must provide a valid Working With Children Check number or an Application number. A current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance is required as a condition of employment. Please visit the Children Guardian's website for more information: Working with Children Check | Office of the Children's Guardian (nsw.gov.au)
• Degree qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Social Science or a related field are essential.
• Experience in counselling or case management in trauma related areas such as child sexual assault, adult sexual assault, domestic violence and/or grief and loss.
• This position also requires the successful applicant to have a current driver's license and willingness to travel to regional areas.

Interviews

The interview process will be conducted either in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams. The interview process will include capability-based assessments which may require your time and presence on more than one day.

For an applicant information guide please click here

To learn more about the ODPP, please visit our website at: http://www.odpp.nsw.gov.au/

How to Apply

Applicants should read the Role Description and address the key accountabilities and focus capabilities when preparing their resume and cover letter. Applicants must submit a cover letter [maximum two pages] and resume [maximum 3 pages] that highlights their claim for the role and demonstrates their suitability by addressing the following two targeted questions.

Q1. Describe your experience in providing case management and/or counselling services to people who have been affected by trauma in one or more areas of child sexual assault, adult sexual assault, domestic violence and/or grief and loss.

Q2. If you were successful in the role, what strategies would you use to ensure you continually develop the capabilities of your team members whilst faced with a changing environment? If you had an under-performing team member, how would you go about managing them in this environment?

Applicants must also include the contact details of two relevant Referees (who can speak from a supervisory perspective, with one being the current manager)

N.B. Applicants must give consent to a Criminal History Record check.

Applicants must apply via jobs.odpp.nsw.gov.au, reference number 1303.

Closing date: Tuesday 22 July 2025 (11:59PM)

A talent pool will be created to fill vacancies across all ODPP offices which may arise over the next 18 months.

Further Information

• Learn more about the ODPP here: About us | ODPP (nsw.gov.au) |Code of Conduct
• To learn more about First Nations People and the ODPP: First Nations People and the ODPP | ODPP (nsw.gov.au).
• Learn about our commitment to having a diverse and inclusive workplace: A diverse workplace | ODPP (nsw.gov.au)
• Benefits of working with the ODPP: Benefits We Offer | ODPP (nsw.gov.au)

Enquiries: Jane Wolf - Manager, Witness Assistance Service- 0447 109 484

For general enquiries or if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you during the recruitment process please contact Angela Liu, Recruitment Business Partner on (02) 8117 3433 or [email protected]. If you experience technical difficulties when submitting your application, please email [email protected] and someone will respond to you during business hours.

The ODPP values diversity and supports all staff to reach their full potential. The Office welcomes applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people identifying with diverse genders and sexualities, people with disability and other diversity groups. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in the selection process, please indicate this in your application.