Federal Prosecutor

APS5 / APS6 (Broadband)
- $81,145 - $101,793 plus 15.4% supernnuation
- Canberra, Adelaide, Cairns, Townsville and Darwin

The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP) is seeking enthusiastic, energetic and forward-thinking junior lawyers with experience in or aptitude for criminal law with an understanding of the important role an independent prosecutor plays in our system of criminal justice. As a Federal Prosecutor (FP), you will accelerate your skills and experience undertaking the unique, rewarding, and diverse work of the CDPP.

**About the role**:
Working under the guidance of your Prosecution Team Leader, you will assess routine and more complex briefs from investigative agencies, liaise with our partner investigative agencies and support them including through drafting charges, providing general advice and appearing in court on matters. With robust on-the-job training and support, you will instruct counsel as required and work as part of a team in the conduct of more complex cases.

**About you**:
**Why you should apply**:
At the CDPP, we are committed to a workplace that reflects the community we serve. We recognise how drawing on different experiences and opinions drives innovation, new ideas and a more collaborative workplace.

No matter where you work with us, you’ll have access to:

- unique and challenging work;
- professional development opportunities;
- generous leave entitlements with additional paid time off during the Christmas close-down period;
- clear and transparent salary progression, and scheduled salary increases;
- 15.4% superannuation;
- flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance;
- a $295 annual wellbeing allowance; and
- free and confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for staff and their family members.
- This recruitment round is advertised as Affirmative Measures - Disability and Indigenous. The affirmative measures is designed to address the under-representation of people with disability and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff in the APS._

APS - CRACKING THE CODE Opens in new window