Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation
Position No: 72071
Directorate: Director of Public Prosecutions
Advertised (Gazettal date): 20 July 2026
Contact Officer: Melissa Gumley on [email protected] or (02) 6205 5661
Details: The ACT Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was established by the Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1990 (the Act) to institute, conduct and supervise prosecutions and related proceedings. It comprises the Director of Public Prosecutions (the Director), an independent statutory officer appointed by the ACT’s Executive branch of Government, and staff employed under the Public Sector Management Act 1994, to assist the Director.
The Witness Assistance Service (WAS) is an integral part of the ACT Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). The team comprises professional and para-professional staff who act as a link between prosecutors and victims, witnesses, and their families in matters before the court. The WAS team recognises that criminal proceedings can be traumatic and isolating for victims of crime, and re-traumatising for victims of crime. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims and witnesses, it is acknowledged that these experiences may be compounded by historical and contemporary interactions with government and justice systems, inter-generational trauma, and barriers to accessing culturally safe support. The WAS team is committed to providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive support throughout the criminal justice process.
This position has been established to strengthen the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions' ability to provide culturally safe and responsive support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims and witnesses engaging with the ACT criminal justice system. The role contributes Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander perspectives, cultural knowledge and lived experience to improve access to justice, engagement and service delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements: Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)
Notes: This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lived experience and cultural capability is considered essential and therefore confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage may be requested.
The ACTPS accepts the below working criteria in accordance with the Section 27(4) Public Sector Management Act 1994 as a basis to confirm cultural identity:
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Is a descendant of an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person; and
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Identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
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Is accepted as an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person by an Aboriginal community or Torres Strait Islander community.
It is important to note that the ACT Government does not accept Statutory Declarations to confirm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identify for the purpose of identified positions.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This process may form a merit pool to be utilised in the filling of future vacancies.
How to Apply:
- a completed Application Coversheet.
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contact details for two referees.
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a curriculum vitae that outlines your skills and experience.
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a response addressing the identified capabilities of no more than two (2) pages, describing how your Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications meet the Skills and Capabilities required for this role.
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as part of the recruitment process applicants may be requested to provide evidence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity and/or cultural connection or participate in assessment of cultural capability consistent with ACTPS identified recruitment requirements.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lived experience and cultural capability is considered essential and therefore confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage may be requested.
