Principal Crown Prosecutor

Justice and Attorney-General

(Organisation site )Wakefield Chambers; South East Queensland Region; Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions; Brisbane CityThe Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is seeking expressions of interest for a SO Principal Crown Prosecutor in Wakefield Chambers, Brisbane.

Applicants are primarily responsible for undertaking highly complex criminal trials and appeals in the superior courts and undertaking circuit work throughout Queensland as required. Applicants will also be responsible for providing leadership to their Chambers.

One temporary flexible full-time position is available, from Monday 05 August 2024 for a period of 12 months.About the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions:The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) represents the State of Queensland in criminal cases. The ODPP's significant responsibility is to prosecute criminal matters in the High Court of Australia, Court of Appeal (Qld), Supreme Court, Mental Health Court, District Court, the Childrens Court of Queensland and the Magistrates Court (in limited locations and matters).About your opportunity:One temporary flexible full-time position is available, from Monday 05 August 2024 for a period of 12 months.As a Principal Crown Prosecutor, the incumbent will be responsible for:• Appearing as leading counsel in all types of criminal trials in the superior courts.• Exercising, without supervision, the discretion to initiate, vary and discontinue serious criminal charges.• Acting as an expert source of advice to staff on complex and sensitive legal matters.• Managing their Chambers to ensure high quality delivery of prosecution services within a framework of continuous improvement.• Providing professional mentoring for other Crown Prosecutors and legal staff and focus on performance focus aimed at improving professional capability.• Monitoring the health and well-being of staff.• Managing stakeholder relationships and communication between the ODPP and parties to proceedings so that matters are finalised efficiently.• Contributing to whole-of-ODPP initiatives to improve systems and work practices.The successful candidate will be a team player who demonstrates:• Ability to lead strategically and manage the operations of the work unit and contribute to state-wide initiatives and reviews.• Insightful decision making to conduct highly complex criminal trials and appeals.• Ability to develop and mobilise talent, to manage and motivate legal and support staff including managing performance and identifying professional development opportunities.• Ability to build enduring relationships to identify and address the needs of victims of crime and manage stakeholder relationships.• Ability to foster a healthy and inclusive workplace and can monitor and actively manage the health and wellbeing of staff.• A drive for accountability and outcomes with a commitment to professional and ethical standards.Mandatory qualifications, conditions and requirements:You will be admitted as a Legal Practitioner in a State or Territory of Australia (please indicate date of admission).Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/571153/24Closing Date: Wednesday, 26 June 2024Further information

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