Practice Manager, Criminal Prosecution Chamber

Queensland Government; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in Queensland seeks a Practice Manager to lead a new legal chamber in Ipswich. You will manage complex criminal matters, supervise a multidisciplinary team, and ensure timely indictments with a trauma-informed approach to victims.

The role requires admission as a Legal Practitioner in Australia and strong leadership, data-driven reporting, and stakeholder negotiation skills to support quality prosecution services.

Qualifications

• Extensive criminal law experience and advocacy in Magistrates and higher courts.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality prosecutions.
• Knowledge of Queensland Public Sector employment directives and guidelines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and empathetic staff and client management.
• Ability to analyse data and produce risk-based reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead a new legal chamber in the Ipswich region and manage complex criminal matters.
• Oversee workloads and ensure timely presentation of indictments.
• Develop systems for case file allocation and court duties, including circuit courts.
• Monitor chamber performance and report on KPIs.
• Supervise the chamber team and engage with internal/external stakeholders.
• Apply trauma-informed practices in victim liaison and services.
• Support learning and development within the chamber and ODPP.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Queensland Courts' practice directions.

Skills

Criminal law expertise

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Data analysis

Education

Admission as Legal Practitioner in Australia

Job description

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in Queensland seeks a Practice Manager to lead a new legal chamber in Ipswich. You will manage complex criminal matters, supervise a multidisciplinary team, and ensure timely indictments with a trauma-informed approach to victims.

The role requires admission as a Legal Practitioner in Australia and strong leadership, data-driven reporting, and stakeholder negotiation skills to support quality prosecution services.