Senior Federal Prosecutor, Perth

1 week ago


Perth, Western Australia Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Full time $116,498 - $141,760 per year
  • Executive Level 1
  • $116,498 - $141,760 plus $25,950 allowance per annum plus 15.4% employer super contribution
  • Perth, WA

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP) are looking for highly skilled, forward thinking and energetic criminal lawyers, with an aptitude for criminal law and an understanding of the important role an independent prosecutor plays in our system of criminal justice.

As a Senior Federal Prosecutor, you will utilise cutting edge technology to assess briefs of evidence. You will apply relevant legislation, policy and procedures to frame criminal charges and determine how allegations of criminal wrongdoing are to be alleged before the court. You will exercise judgement to make legal decisions and recommendations, sometimes working to deadlines within tight timeframes. You will have carriage of significant prosecutions on behalf of the Director and will provide legal advice to the Director and partner agencies to drive prosecution outcomes.  

About you

Ideally, you have a strong academic record, enjoy collaborating as a member of a team and embrace new ways of working in a digitally enabled workplace. You may also have had exposure to prosecutions or criminal law, have worked in a commercial litigation practice, or have been a judge's associate and are seeking a role in which you can apply this experience to progress your career.

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.

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.

Senior Federal Prosecutor (EL1): $25,950 per annum

*Please refer to Candidate Information Pack for details.

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