Job description
Agency Department of Attorney-General and Work unit Director of Public Prosecutions
Justice
Job title Senior Crown Prosecutor Designation Executive Contract Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 4 years
Salary $240,105 Location Darwin
Position number 50199 RTF 354837 Closing 17/09/2026
Contact Officer Patrick Williams, Deputy Director on 08 8951 5805 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.dpp.nt.gov.au | DPP Careers (nt.gov.au)
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354837
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.
Primary objective
Provide high level expert advice and legal opinion to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), other prosecutors and to both internal and
external stakeholders relating to the prosecution of more complex criminal cases. Provide representation at the highest level for the Crown
before all courts of the Northern Territory and the High Court of Australia in complex prosecutions, appeals and related matters.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Appear as Crown Counsel in the prosecution of complex matters before the Supreme Court.
2. Provide high level expert advice and legal opinion to investigating police, the DPP and other prosecutors relating to the prosecution
of more complex criminal cases.
3. Manage the carriage and conduct of more complex and contested crown prosecutions, pleas, bail hearings and preliminary
examinations, contest mentions, appeals and related proceedings in accordance with the Director’s Guidelines.
4. Appellate work before the Court of Criminal Appeal.
5. Appropriately consult, liaise, inform and negotiate with defence counsel, victims, investigating police, court staff and the Witness
Assistance Service.
6. Provide professional advice and support to other prosecutors and promote a team environment. Be a mentor and provide guidance
and training to less experienced prosecutors.
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. Ability to provide high level expert advice and legal opinion to the DPP, other prosecutors and to both internal and external
stakeholders, relating to the prosecution of more complex criminal cases.
3. High level knowledge of and experience in criminal law, practice and procedure. High level knowledge of the DPP Prosecution Policy
and Guidelines and the ability to prosecute in accordance with the same.
4. Working knowledge of Uniform Evidence Law.
5. Proven experience and ability in the conduct of more complex criminal trials before a jury.
6. High level 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. Proven ability to manage a legal practice in accordance with internal practices and procedures working with competing demands
under pressure.
8. Well-developed political and cross cultural awareness skills together with a sound understanding of Aboriginal issues relevant to
prosecution services.
Desirable
1. Relevant post graduate qualifications.
Further information
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check including a Fingerprint Scan and Name Check. A criminal
history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. 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. The successful applicant will need to be available for intrastate travel for
courts, including in light aircraft.
