Principal Crown Prosecutor - Gold Coast, Australia - Justice and Attorney-General

Justice and Attorney-General

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Gold Coast, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Key Responsibilities
As a Principal Crown Prosecutor, the incumbent will assume responsibility for the following:

appear as leading counsel in all types of criminal trials in the superior courts.

- exercise, without supervision, the discretion to initiate, vary and discontinue serious criminal charges.
- act as an expert source of advice to staff on complex and sensitive legal matters.
- manage their Chambers to ensure high quality delivery of prosecution services within a framework of continuous improvement.
- provide professional mentoring for other Crown Prosecutors and legal staff and focus on performance focus aimed at improving professional capability.
- monitor the health and well-being of staff.
- manage stakeholder relationships and communication between the ODPP and parties to proceedings so that matters are finalised efficiently.
- contribute to whole-of

ODPP initiatives to improve systems and work practices.

Mandatory Qualifications, Conditions and Requirements

You will be admitted as a Legal Practitioner in a State or Territory of Australia (please indicate date of admission).

How you will be assessed
Appointments in the public service are based on merit.

We will look at what work you've undertaken previously and what knowledge, skills and learned experiences you can bring to the team and the role.

We will also look at your personal qualities and your potential for development.

Your ability to perform this role will be measured against the 'Program Leader' profile of the Leadership Competencies for Queensland (LCQ) framework.

The ideal applicant for this role will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

Leads strategically
Manage the operations of the work unit and contribute to state-wide initiatives and reviews

Makes insightful decisions

Conduct highly complex criminal trials and appeals
Develops and mobilises talent
Manage and motivate legal and support staff including managing performance and identifying professional development opportunities

Builds enduring relationships

Identify and address the needs of victims of crimeand manage stakeholder relationships
Fosters health and inclusive workplaces
Monitor and actively manage the health and wellbeing of staff
Drives accountability and outcomes
Commitment to professional and ethical standards.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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