Job description Agency Attorney-General’s Department Work unit Director of Public Prosecutions Job title Senior Summary Prosecutor Designation Professional 3 Job type Full time Duration Ongoing Salary $110,873 - $124,173 Location Alice Springs, Darwin, Katherine Position number 29552 RTF 318297 Closing 23/03/2025 Contact officer Caitlin Murphy, Supervising Summary Prosecutor on 08 8935 7500 or caitlin.murphy@nt.gov.au About the agency http://www.dpp.nt.gov.au | https://dppcareers.nt.gov.au/ Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=318297 APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS. Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website. Primary objective Provide high quality legal advice relating to the prosecution of less complex prosecutions. Provide representation for the prosecution before all courts of the Northern Territory and the High Court of Australia in less complex prosecutions, appeals and related matters. This is a litigation position for an experienced advocate. Key duties and responsibilities 1. Evaluate, screen and prepare briefs of evidence in complex indictable matters in accordance with the Director’s guidelines. 2. Maintain carriage of complex criminal prosecutions, and instruct and junior in Supreme Court trials and the Court of Criminal Appeal. 3. Conduct jury trials, sentences and breach applications before the Supreme Court, appear in committal proceedings and contested summary prosecutions in the Local and Youth Court. 4. Appropriately consult, liaise, inform and negotiate with defence counsel, victims, the police officer-in-charge, court staff and the Witness Assistance Service. 5. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing and prepare and present evidence, positions or factual analyses clearly and correctly. Selection criteria Essential 1. Admitted or eligible for admission as a barrister or solicitor of the High Court or of a Supreme Court of a State or Territory of Australia. 2. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in criminal law and advocacy with the ability to provide high quality legal advice and demonstrated experience in running jury trials, or significant demonstrated experience in running complex hearings in the lower jurisdictions. 3. Demonstrated knowledge of the DPP Guidelines, the Criminal Code (NT) and Uniform Evidence Law, and the procedures of the courts of the Northern Territory, or demonstrated ability in another jurisdiction and ability to quickly attain relevant local knowledge. 4. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure, make sound judgements and prioritise workloads in a busy environment. 5. Proven ability to work independently and with little supervision. 6. Good oral and written communication and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to effectively engage, negotiate and collaborate with other agencies, defence agencies, Courts, local communities, other external stakeholders and the general public. 7. An ability to interact effectively with people from a variety of cultural and socio- economic backgrounds. 8. Preparedness to undertake intrastate travel and eligible to hold a Driver’s Licence. 9. Hold (or have the capacity to obtain) a current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card). Further information The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check including a Fingerprint Scan and Name Check. A criminal history check will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. Pre- employment form is to be submitted with your online application, to support the selection panel in assessing your application.