Senior Prosecutor

2 months ago


Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Queensland Police Service Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Senior Prosecutor

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Prosecutor to join our team at the Queensland Police Service. As a Senior Prosecutor, you will play a critical role in providing professional prosecution services, including the provision of legal advice to members of the Service on matters before the Magistrates, Childrens and Coroners Courts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide a prosecution service for the area of responsibility, ensuring the highest quality of briefs is maintained.
  • Liaise, consult and negotiate with members of the Queensland Police Service, the legal profession, government agencies and the community to establish effective working relationships and achieve desired policing outcomes.
  • Take a lead role in the development and provision of quality legal research, argument, submissions, opinion and advice.
  • Manage resources in accordance with Service policy to achieve efficient operations for the area of responsibility.
  • Establish and model maintain high standards of performance and conduct in daily work activities.
  • May include coordination activities for Specialist Courts and diversionary initiatives as directed by the Superintendent.

Requirements:

  • Admission as, eligibility for immediate admission as, or entitlement to practise as, a legal practitioner in the State of Queensland.

About the Role: As a Senior Prosecutor, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, providing high-quality legal services to support the Queensland Police Service's mission to keep our communities safe.

What We Offer: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.