Solicitor to the Director of Public Prosecutions (356253)Department of JusticeOffice of the Director of Public ProsecutionsApplications must be submitted by Sunday 06 April, 2025 11:55 PM AESTAward/Classification:Legal Practitioners Agreement 2014 - Level 3Employment type:Permanent, full-timeRegion:SouthLocation:HobartThis position assists the Director of Public Prosecutions in the conduct and management of the business of the Criminal Division by acting as a litigious solicitor and counsel.We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.Hours per fortnight73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.DutiesTo act as Solicitor in criminal and other litigious matters on behalf of the State of Tasmania, its instrumentalities and Agencies before the Supreme Court, Magistrates Court and Tribunals.To assist in applications under the Crime (Confiscation of Profits) Act 1993.To provide advice to the Director as requested in relation to criminal matters.To provide policy advice to the Director in relation to legal reform and other matters.Admitted or eligible for admission as a Barrister or Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.Pre-employment ChecksThe Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:Arson and fire settingViolent crimes and crimes against the personSex-related offencesDrug and alcohol related offencesCrimes involving dishonestyCrimes involving deceptionMaking false declarationsMalicious damage and destruction to propertySerious traffic offencesCrimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and JusticeCrimes against Executive or the Legislative PowerCrimes involving ConspiracyDisciplinary action in previous employmentDrivers LicenceDownload the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsOnline applications are preferred, please click the 'Apply Now' button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your cover letter, resume and selection criteria responses. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4914.For more informationChelsea Trubody-JagerDirector Crown Lawchelsea.trubody-jager@justice.tas.gov.au(03)6165 3635Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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