Federal Counsel

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 0693e397-af19-46d6-9d6b-0a9f0d8593b8 Full time $255,547 - $311,777 per year

Agency: Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP)

Classification level: Senior Non-ongoing contract position (engagement via DPP Act)

Job type: Non-ongoing engagement (up to 36 months)

Location: Melbourne and Sydney

About the role: The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP) is looking for experienced Federal Counsel who will provide support in undertaking the work by the prosecutors, other staff and resources of the CDPP.

Members of the Federal Counsel team will appear in court and perform related functions on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth). The services provided by Federal Counsel will be complemented by services provided by the private Bar. Federal Counsel will be exclusively briefed by the CDPP during their tenure and will be instructed by and work with CDPP prosecutors. Federal Counsel will work independently and report to the Director via the Commonwealth Solicitor.

The role of Federal Counsel will give experienced counsel the opportunity to work on and appear in prosecutions throughout Australia. Many of the cases will be challenging and involve significant and complex legal and forensic issues. Federal Counsel will be supported in undertaking this work by the prosecutors, other staff and resources of the CDPP. In undertaking the work Federal Counsel will assist the CDPP in achieving its aim to contribute to a fair, safe, and just society by delivering an effective, independent prosecution service in accordance with the
Prosecution Policy of the Commonwealth
.

Qualifications/Special Requirements:

· At least 7 years advocacy experience as Counsel.

· Applicants must be admitted as a Legal Practitioner or Barrister or Solicitor of the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory.

· Extensive knowledge of criminal law, with expertise in commercial, corporate or fraud litigation also highly regarded.

· Significant experience as sole or lead Counsel in jury trials.

Federal Counsel will work independently and report to the Director via the Commonwealth Solicitor and will be engaged under the Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1983 (Cth) not the Public Service Act 1999 (Cth).

Contact: Jonathan Beaumont, CEO, Beaumont & Beaumont on or

Remuneration Package: $255,547 - $311,777 plus 15.4% employer super contribution.

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