Executive Director, Legal Strategy & Performance

Office-of-Public-Prosecutions; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 310,000 - 447,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Public Prosecutions (OPP) in Melbourne seeks an Executive Director - Legal Practice (EDLP) to lead a large, complex legal function. You will drive strategic direction, oversee performance, and manage people, finances and operations across multiple divisions.

The role requires admission as a lawyer in Australia with eligibility for a Victorian practising certificate, with experience in litigation, prosecutions or investigations and strong stakeholder relationships within the

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to legal practice in Australia and eligible for Victorian practising certificate.
• Experience leading large, complex legal practice and managing budgets and operations.
• Experience in litigation/prosecutions and investigations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Legal Practice across Melbourne and Victoria.
• Lead people, performance and delivery of functions within the Legal Practice.
• Engage with criminal justice system partners to influence reform and outcomes.
• Represent OPP with authority and influence across the system.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Data-driven performance

Risk management

Communication

People management

Education

Legal practitioner eligible in Victoria

Job description

Office of the Public Prosecutions (OPP) in Melbourne seeks an Executive Director - Legal Practice (EDLP) to lead a large, complex legal function. You will drive strategic direction, oversee performance, and manage people, finances and operations across multiple divisions.

The role requires admission as a lawyer in Australia with eligibility for a Victorian practising certificate, with experience in litigation, prosecutions or investigations and strong stakeholder relationships within the