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Court Listings Coordinator

Queensland Government -
Cairns QLD

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Job Details

Temporary
14 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Office
Supervising experience
Case management
Document management
Leadership
Communication skills

Full Job Description

About the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions:

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) represents the State of Queensland in criminal cases. The ODPP's significant responsibility is to prosecute criminal matters in the High Court of Australia, Court of Appeal (Qld), Supreme Court, Mental Health Court, District Court, the Childrens Court of Queensland, and the Magistrates Court (in limited locations and matters).

About the location:

Cairns is a vibrant regional city in Far North Queensland, known for its tropical lifestyle, proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, and strong tourism, agriculture, and marine industries. It offers a relaxed yet dynamic environment, ideal for professionals seeking work-life balance in a stunning natural setting.

About your opportunity:

In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of court-related activities within the criminal justice system. This is a temporary position for 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on organisational needs and performance.

As a Court Listings Officer, your key responsibilities will include:

Developing and maintaining systems for the inception of briefs of evidence, ensuring the prompt creation of both digital and hardcopy files, and facilitating the exchange of critical information with Victim Liaison Officers and Legal Officers.
Seeking instructions from legal practitioners regarding matters listed for mention or callover in the Magistrates, District, Supreme, and Children's Courts within the relevant region.
Representing the ODPP in court by appearing at mentions and callovers of prosecutions, providing updates on the progress of matters through the justice system, and completing sittings reports.
Preparing periodic reports and statistics on the work of the chamber, including summaries of matters considered.
Supervising and leading a team of Legal Support Officers by overseeing day-to-day legal administration services, monitoring attendance and timekeeping compliance, managing performance and development activities, and planning leave.
Coordinating administrative support for legal practitioners by allocating tasks to Legal Support Officers and ensuring the timely, efficient, and high-quality preparation of criminal prosecutions.

What we're looking for:

To excel in this role, you will possess the following skills, knowledge, and attributes:

Sound knowledge of the criminal justice system and the ability to quickly learn the Queensland context.
Strong oral communication skills, with confidence to present professionally in court and negotiate case listings.
Proven leadership skills, including experience supervising, coaching, and mentoring staff.
Resilience and flexibility to manage competing priorities in a busy legal environment.
Strong written communication skills for preparing reports and maintaining prosecution records.
High-level proficiency in computer systems, including electronic document management and the Microsoft Office suite, with the ability to learn the ODPP
Themis Digital Case Management Solution.
A commitment to professional and ethical standards, diversity, inclusion, and cultural capability.

Mandatory requirements:

There are no mandatory qualifications for this role.

Why join us?

This is more than a role; it's your opportunity to engage with some of the state's most pressing legal matters while making a genuine difference in the community. Think you're ready for the challenge?

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/695027/26

Closing Date: Friday, 24th July 2026<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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Court Listings Coordinator

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