Prosecutor NT WorkSafe

Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range

$130,663 - $146,130 (including salary $110,873 - $124,173)

NT WorkSafe

Darwin

One full time ongoing vacancy is available

Apply your experience as a criminal prosecutor to provide high-quality legal advice on the investigation of breaches of legislation.

NT WorkSafe
is a division of the Attorney-General's Department and is responsible for assisting business and workers understand their obligations under work health and safety, dangerous goods, electrical safety and workers compensation legislation across the Northern Territory.

As the
NT WorkSafe Prosecutor
you are responsible for delivering prosecution services on behalf of the Work Health Authority, Electrical Safety Regulator and delegate of the Competent Authority of Dangerous Goods. You are the primary source for high-quality legal advice and form part of a small, high-performing team responsible for conducting investigations onto breaches of legislation administered by NT WorkSafe.

Your key duties include the carriage and conduct of pleas, committal proceedings and contested summary prosecutions and instruct in Supreme Court trials. You will liaise with judiciary, defence counsel, and other legal representatives in the conduct and management of proceedings, and work closely with investigators to ensure regulatory objectives are met.

In addition, you will collaborate with the WorkSafe Support Officer to support and liaise with victims and witnesses throughout the court process and maintain a legal practice in accordance with the office's practices and procedures.

To be successful
, you require admission as an Australian legal practitioner with eligibility to hold a practicing certificate in the NT, supported by high-level knowledge of and experience in criminal law, practice and procedure. Proven ability in the conduct of contested summary hearings, committals and appeals with the capacity to instruct criminal trials before a jury and negotiate effectively with defence representatives to secure early resolution of matters is essential.

In return
, you will experience a rewarding career and receive a competitive remuneration package inclusive of 12% superannuation, 6 weeks annual recreation and 3 weeks personal leave, 3 days Christmas closedown leave, 17.5% annual leave loading and professional development opportunities to grow your career among supportive colleagues in the public sector.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Tanya McKeon, Director on or

Quote vacancy number:
46067

Closing date:
10/11/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

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