Crown Prosecutor Head of Appeals Unit

4 days ago

Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

This position reports to the Director and provides the necessary leadership and support in both representing the Director and the Office, and effectively managing the Office’s caseload.

The position’s main accountabilities include:

- Appear as lead counsel in complex and difficult appeals, including those of great significance to the community and to the development of the criminal law.
- Institute and respond appeals in the ACT Supreme Court, ACT Court of Appeal and the High Court of Australia.
- Exercise without supervision, where appropriate, the discretion to initiate, vary and discontinue criminal appeals.
- Build capacity within the office, on appeal jurisprudence.
- Represent the Director and the Office outside the courts.
- Exercise leadership in managing human and financial resources and enhancing staff professional development, including managing a small team within the appeals unit; and
- Provide high level advice to the AFP and other investigative agencies.

The position requires extensive experience initiating, responding to and appearing in appeals in the Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeal and High Court of Australia.

The incumbent will have a comprehensive knowledge and mastery of criminal law and advocacy, demonstrated high level of skill and ability to communicate persuasively as an advocate with judges in criminal proceedings of great complexity, and a proven commitment and ability to contribute to the professional development of legal and paralegal staff.

The successful applicant will also be admitted as a legal practitioner of an Australian State or Territory.

**Remuneration**:The position attracts a remuneration package ranging from $266,764 - $277,429 depending on the current superannuation arrangements of the successful applicant. This includes a cash component of $237,008.

**Contract**: The successful applicant will be engaged under a performance-based contract for a period of up to five years. Prospective applicants should be aware that long-term engagements are tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly.

**How to Apply**:Please provide a curriculum vitae, contact details of two referees and statements addressing the selection criteria taking into account the Executive Capabilities.

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