Principal Prosecutor: Strategic Prosecutions Leader

Australian Taxation Office; Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Taxation Office is seeking Principal Prosecutors in the Fraud and Criminal Behaviours area to address complex behavioural issues affecting tax and super systems. The role involves shaping prosecutions, building strategic partnerships, and guiding compliance activities within a high-stakes public environment.

The position may require overnight travel and entails delivering specialist legal directions, court appearances, and precise briefings to ensure consistency with legal standards

Qualifications

• Qualified Australian lawyer eligible to practise.
• Experience in prosecutions or government legal services.
• Ability to travel overnight as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex prosecutions with strategic significance.
• Establish strategic partnerships to guide prosecutions direction.
• Provide specialist legal advice and draft court submissions and briefs.

Skills

Prosecution experience

Legal drafting

Court appearances

Strategic partnerships

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or JD

Job description

Australian Taxation Office is seeking Principal Prosecutors in the Fraud and Criminal Behaviours area to address complex behavioural issues affecting tax and super systems. The role involves shaping prosecutions, building strategic partnerships, and guiding compliance activities within a high-stakes public environment.

The position may require overnight travel and entails delivering specialist legal directions, court appearances, and precise briefings to ensure consistency with legal standards