Crown Prosecutor

Agency Attorney-General’s Department Work unit Director of Public Prosecutions

Job title Crown Prosecutor Designation Senior Professional Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $132,408 - $147,919 Location Alice Springs

Position number 48331 RTF 349977 Closing 25/06/2026

Contact officer Tamara Grealy, A/Deputy Director on 08 8935 7500 or ***email_hidden***

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TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

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people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or

job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go

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Primary Objective

Provide expert legal advice relating to the prosecution of complex prosecutions. Provide representation for the prosecution before

all courts of the Northern Territory and the High Court of Australia in complex prosecutions, appeals and related matters. This is a

senior litigation position for an experienced advocate.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide expert legal advice relating to the prosecution of complex prosecutions.

2. Appear in complex trials, appeals and pleas before the Supreme Court.

3. Junior in Court of Criminal Appeal proceedings.

4. Conduct committal proceedings and contested summary prosecutions, preliminary examinations and related proceedings

before the Local Court.

5. Appear in complex summary hearings as required.

6. Evaluate, screen and prepare briefs of evidence and recommend indictments in accordance with the Director’s guidelines.

7. Appropriately consult, liaise, inform and negotiate with defence counsel, victims, the police officer-in-charge, court staff

and the Witness Assistance Service.

8. Provide professional advice and support to other prosecutors and Police and promote a team environment. Act as a mentor

and provide guidance to less experienced prosecutors.

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. Admitted or eligible for admission as a barrister or solicitor of the High Court or of a Supreme Court of a State or Territory of

Australia.

2. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in criminal law and advocacy with the ability to provide expert legal advice together

with proven experience in the prosecution of complex matters including jury trials.

3. Demonstrated high-level knowledge of the DPP Guidelines and Prosecution Policy, the Criminal Code (NT) and related

legislation, and the procedures of the courts of the Northern Territory, or demonstrated ability in another jurisdiction and

ability to quickly attain relevant local knowledge.

4. Good working knowledge of Uniform Evidence Law.

5. High level oral and written communication and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to effectively engage, negotiate

and collaborate with other agencies, defence agencies, Courts, local communities, other external stakeholders and the general

public.

6. Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage one's own legal practice independently in accordance with internal

practices and procedures, working with competing demands under pressure.

7. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures together with an understanding of Aboriginal issues relevant

to prosecution services.

8. Hold (or have the capacity to obtain) a current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).

Further information

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check including a Fingerprint Scan and Name Check. A

criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. The successful applicant will

need to be available for intrastate travel for court circuits including in light aircraft, to work flexible hours and may from time to

time be required to be located at sites outside of the main office (eg Local Court).