Managing Summary Prosecutor

Senior Professional Officer 2 (Remuneration Package Range $173,421 - $188,860) (including salary $148,302 - $161,638)Director of Public ProsecutionsOngoing and fixed vacancies available in Darwin

The principal functions of the Director of Public Prosecutions are to institute, prepare and conduct criminal cases on behalf of the Crown before the Supreme Courts and the Local Courts of the Northern Territory and the High Court of Australia.

The Office of Public Prosecutions invite applications from experienced and suitably qualified criminal lawyers, and those legal professionals who are eligible for admission as a barrister or solicitor of the High Court or of a Supreme Court of a State or Territory of Australia. The Office has several immediate vacancies at the SP2 level and maintains a talent pool of successful applicants to select from for future appointments.

These are challenging yet rewarding roles, your comprehensive knowledge of and experience in criminal law, practice and procedure and your advocacy and advanced communication skills will ensure the delivery of a professional criminal prosecution service to the people of the Northern Territory.

Senior Professional Officer 2

Your primary objective is to oversee summary prosecutions conducted in the Local Court and Youth Justice Court in the Northern Territory’s northern region, to supervise, manage, and provide support to summary prosecutors and other professional staff, and to develop relationships, procedures, and systems with internal and external stakeholders to improve the efficiency and efficacy of summary prosecutions.

• Key duties and responsibilities: Include managing the allocation of prosecutorial work to ensure appropriate representation and an equitable distribution within the work unit, supervising and performance-managing professional staff, and developing strategies for the recruitment, development, and retention of summary prosecutors. The role also involves taking carriage of summary prosecutions, including hearings, bail applications, and appeals, engaging with external stakeholders to improve the effectiveness of prosecutions, and designing a framework with the NT Police Force for the initial conduct and transfer of prosecutions. Additionally, providing professional advice and support to the NT Police as required.

• Essential: The role requires high-level advocacy, communication, and negotiation skills, along with demonstrated leadership in delivering professional services and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve outcomes. Extensive experience in criminal law and advocacy, knowledge of the NT Criminal Code and Uniform Evidence Law, and the ability to interact effectively with people from a variety of cultural and socio- economic backgrounds.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, inclusive of superannuation, six weeks recreational and three weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, career development, supported study and the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of living and working in the Northern Territory.

This is a great time to consider moving to the Territory. Reward yourself with an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore stunning landscapes and tourist attractions, enjoy colourful tropical sunsets and spectacular lightening displays, and experience the ancient culture of Australia’s First Nations People. You will find the Territory’s rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play. Relocation assistance may be available to successful applicants.

Check out the following links to learn more about living and working in the Northern Territory:

https://Territory Boundless Possible

https://boundlesspossible.nt.gov.au/about/the-territory

https://theterritory.com.au/live/why-move-to-the-territory

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Pat Williams, Deputy Director on 08 8935 7500 or Patrick.Williams@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 27705

Closing date: 09/03/2025

Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search