Criminal Justice Advocate
4 days ago
The role offers a unique opportunity to lead complex criminal cases, mentor junior prosecutors and drive improvements across the prosecution service.
About the Role- Lead High-Stakes Prosecutions: Represent the State as leading counsel in superior court trials ensuring justice is served with precision and diligence.
- Provide Expert Advice: Offer authoritative insights on criminal law and evidence to guide critical decisions that shape legal outcomes.
- Exercise Prosecutorial Discretion: Independently make high-stakes decisions to initiate modify or discontinue serious criminal charges.
- Champion Victims' Rights: Proactively address the needs of victims of crime ensuring they are supported and heard throughout the legal process.
- Manage complex trials appeals and tactical legal challenges.
- Advise on emerging challenges shaping the future of the criminal justice system.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders from the judiciary and law enforcement to the broader community.
- Drive work practice improvements advancing the ODPP's mission.
- A deep understanding of Queensland criminal law.
- Proven ability to manage complex trials appeals and tactical legal challenges.
- Informed perspective on emerging challenges shaping the future of the criminal justice system.
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
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Indigenous Youth Justice Advocate
2 days ago
Townsville, Queensland, Australia beBeeAboriginal Full time $57,823 - $85,199Job DescriptionThe Indigenous Service Support Officer role involves providing culturally appropriate support and intervention services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people who are subject to youth justice intervention.
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Youth Justice Specialist
4 days ago
Townsville, Queensland, Australia beBeeCaseworker Full time $68,000 - $89,000Advocating for Youth JusticeCaseworkers play a pivotal role in supporting young offenders through the youth justice system. Their expertise lies in providing professional intervention to help these individuals make positive changes in their lives.Mandatory qualifications include a tertiary degree relevant to the field, such as social work, behavioural...
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Senior Legal Advocate
4 days ago
Townsville, Queensland, Australia beBeeCriminal Full time $180,000 - $240,000Prosecutor RoleThis is a temporary, full-time role as a Prosecutor in our team. The successful candidate will represent the Crown in superior court trials and complex criminal proceedings.The Prosecutor will mentor and support the professional development of legal and administrative staff, contributing to a collaborative environment.Appearing as lead counsel...
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Senior Crown Prosecutor
4 days ago
Townsville, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full timeThe Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is offering an exciting opportunity for a PO6 Senior Crown Prosecutor to join the dynamic Townsville team.There are two temporary full-time roles available (12 months with the potential for extension), perfect for an experienced lawyer ready to tackle complex criminal cases, lead superior court trials, and...
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Crown Prosecutor
4 days ago
Townsville, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full timeThe Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is seeking a PO5 Crown Prosecutor to join the Townsville team in a temporary full-time role (6 months, with potential for extension).In this role, you'll represent the Crown in superior court trials and complex criminal proceedings, including circuit work across Queensland.You'll also mentor and support the...
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Crown Prosecutor
5 days ago
Townsville, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full timeThe Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is seeking a PO5 Crown Prosecutor to join the Townsville team in a temporary full-time role (6 months, with potential for extension). In this role, you'll represent the Crown in superior court trials and complex criminal proceedings, including circuit work across Queensland. You'll also mentor and support the...
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Highly Skilled Legal Specialist
5 days ago
Townsville, Queensland, Australia beBeeProsecutor Full time $121,619 - $173,453Job OpportunityThis is an exciting chance for a highly skilled Senior Crown Prosecutor to contribute their expertise to the successful delivery of complex legal cases.Main Responsibilities:Lead Critical Prosecutions: Act as leading counsel in high-stakes superior court trials, ensuring precision and diligence in upholding justice.Offer Strategic Advice:...
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Legal Officer
3 hours ago
Townsville, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full timeOverview This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced legal professional to provide high quality, independent legal services on behalf of OCFOS to departmental staff within the Department. As a Legal Officer, you will be part of a team of lawyers delivering practical, independent and strategic legal advice and representation on complex child...
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Legal Officer
2 days ago
Townsville, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full timeOverview Join to apply for the Legal Officer role at Queensland Government. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced legal professional to take on a position delivering high quality, independent legal services on behalf of OCFOS to departmental staff within the Department. As a Legal Officer, you will be part of a team of lawyers providing...
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Legal Officer
2 days ago
Townsville, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full timeOverviewJoin to apply for the Legal Officer role at Queensland Government.This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced legal professional to take on a position delivering high quality, independent legal services on behalf of OCFOS to departmental staff within the Department. As a Legal Officer, you will be part of a team of lawyers providing...
