Senior Prosecutor

Make a real impact through the pursuit of justice Are you an experienced prosecutor with a sharp mind for evidence and a passion for justice? Join the Workers' Compensation Investigations and Prosecutions Unit (WCIPS) and help deliver meaningful outcomes through the prosecution of offences under the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.
This is an opportunity to work on complex and meaningful matters involving fraud, false claims, claim farming, and other breaches of the Act.
You'll play a central role in ensuring Queensland's workers' compensation scheme operates with fairness, integrity and accountability.
Make a real impact through the pursuit of justice Are you an experienced prosecutor with a sharp mind for evidence and a passion for justice? Join the Workers' Compensation Investigations and Prosecutions Unit (WCIPS) and help deliver meaningful outcomes through the prosecution of offences under the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.
This is an opportunity to work on complex and meaningful matters involving fraud, false claims, claim farming, and other breaches of the Act.
You'll play a central role in ensuring Queensland's workers' compensation scheme operates with fairness, integrity and accountability.
Why join us?The Office of Industrial Relations (OIR) plays a vital role in keeping Queensland workers safe and workplaces fair.
We offer: A supportive, values-driven culture.
Access to flexible working arrangements including Hybrid work and employee wellbeing programs.
Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.
Generous above average Superannuation What You'll Be Doing As a Senior Prosecutor, you'll provide expert legal services to support the Workers' Compensation Regulator, including: Assessing briefs of evidence and delivering high-quality legal advice to investigators and the Regulator.
Preparing and managing matters for trial, sentence, or appeal.
Advocating in court or instructing external counsel on complex prosecutions.
Liaising with stakeholders across the justice system, including courts, witnesses, and defence representatives.
Supporting continuous improvement through training and collaboration with your colleagues.
This role also involves reviewing confronting or distressing content.
You'll be supported with professional supervision and access to wellbeing services, including the employee assistance program.
What We're Looking For We're seeking a dynamic legal professional who: Applies critical thinking to assess evidence and deliver sound, strategic legal advice.
Demonstrates deep knowledge of prosecutorial standards and courtroom advocacy.
Communicates with confidence and influence, both in court and with stakeholders.
Embraces digital tools to work efficiently and maintain accurate records.
Is committed to growth, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Mandatory Requirements Admission, or eligibility for admission, as a legal practitioner in the Supreme Court of Queensland.
How To Apply Submit your application via www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au including: Your current resume (with a referee from the last two years), and Please answer four questions below to help us get to know you better: Please outline your prosecutions experience.
What motivated you to apply for the Senior Legal Officer role within the Workers' Compensation Investigations and Prosecutions Unit, and how does this position align with your values and career goals?Describe a time when you assessed a complex brief of evidence and had to make a recommendation or decision regarding prosecution.
What approach did you take, and what was the outcome?What systems do you use to make sure you can meet competing deadlines and priorities?Occupational group Justice & Legal
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