Principal Federal Prosecutor

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Full time $153,157 - $162,916 per year
  • Executive Level 2
  • $153,157 - $162,916 plus $36,330 allowance plus 15.4% employer super contribution
  • Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne

Develop your career with the diverse, stimulating and complex prosecution work of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP).

The CDPP is committed to recruiting and retaining lawyers of the highest calibre. We have Principal Federal Prosecutor (PFP) vacancies across all of the CDPP's Practice Groups. To secure one of these roles, you will need to be an enthusiastic, energetic and critical-thinking lawyer with an aptitude for criminal law and an understanding of the important role an independent prosecutor plays in our system of criminal justice.

The PFP is a frontline leadership and management role, working as part of a dynamic management team. You will lead a team of prosecutors to deliver efficient and effective prosecution legal services, build legal capability, manage resources and foster internal and external relationships.

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

  • unique and challenging work;
  • professional development opportunities;
  • generous leave entitlements;
  • clear and transparent salary progression, and scheduled salary increases;
  • 15.4% superannuation;
  • a $295 annual wellbeing allowance;
  • free and confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for staff and their family members; and
  • flexible working arrangements considered in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational needs of the role.

In addition to the base salary and 15.4% superannuation, prosecutor roles with the CDPP attract a per annum allowance in line with the Determination Prosecutor Allowance.

This recruitment round is advertised as Affirmative Measure - Disability is designed to address the under-representation of people with a disability in the APS.

Candidates who apply under Affirmative Measure - Disability will need to meet the minimum requirements of the position to progress through the assessment stages.

*Please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for more details.

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