Crown Counsel

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Crown Counsel to join our team at Audit. As a Crown Counsel, you will be responsible for prosecuting cases on behalf of the State of Tasmania, its instrumentalities, and agencies before various courts and tribunals.

• Prosecution and Litigation
  • Prosecute cases as Solicitor and Counsel on behalf of the State of Tasmania, its instrumentalities, and agencies before the Supreme Court, Magistrates Court, and Tribunals.
  • Act as Solicitor and Counsel in litigious matters, including child safety matters, involving the State of Tasmania, its instrumentalities, and agencies before the Supreme Court, Magistrates Court, and Tribunals.
• Support and Collaboration
  • Assist more experienced legal practitioners in relation to complex, critical, and novel criminal matters.
• Qualifications and Requirements
  • Admitted or eligible for admission as a Barrister or Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
  • Hold a valid driver's license.

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion, or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

• Arson and fire setting
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person
• Sex-related offences
• Drug and alcohol-related offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty
• Crimes involving deception
• Making false declarations
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Serious traffic offences
• Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice
• Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power
• Crimes involving Conspiracy
• Disciplinary action in previous employment

Online applications are preferred. Please click the 'Apply Now' button to complete an online application form and attach your cover letter, resume, and selection criteria responses. Please note that attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.