Prosecutor Grade 1-2 (several)

ACT Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ACT DPP); Canberra; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in Canberra invites applications for Prosecutor Grade 1–2. The role involves prosecuting a broad range of criminal matters in the Magistrates Court and Supreme Court, within a generalist prosecution team led by a Supervising Prosecutor.

Successful applicants must be admitted or eligible to practice in the ACT and will undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Qualifications

• Admitted to, or eligible to, practice as a legal practitioner in the ACT.
• Successful candidate(s) will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute a broad range of criminal matters in the Magistrates Court and the Supreme Court.
• Operate within a generalist prosecution team led by a Supervising Prosecutor.
• Provide advocacy and may instruct counsel in higher courts as required.

Skills

Admitted to practice in ACT

Job description

Closes: 03 September 2026

Classification: Prosecutor Grade 1 - 2

Salary: $93,677 - $142,937 plus superannuation

Position No: 16347, several

Directorate: Director of Public Prosecutions

Advertised (Gazettal date): 06 August 2026

Contact Officer: Melinda Graczol on [e-mail] or [phone]

Details: The ACT Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was established under the Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1990 to institute, conduct and supervise prosecutions and related proceedings.

The Office comprises:

• The Director of Public Prosecutions (the Director), an independent statutory officer
• Appointed by the ACT Executive
• Staff employed under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 to assist the Director.

The ODPP’s principal role is to provide an independent, professional and effective prosecution service to the ACT community.

The Office maintains a strong commitment to the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct.

The Criminal Practice of the DPP is responsible for the conduct of prosecutions from first mention to finalisation in either the Magistrates Court or the Supreme Court. The Practice reports to the Deputy Director, Criminal Practice, and is structured into several smaller teams, each led by a Supervising Prosecutor.

The Practice operates as a generalist prosecution team, with prosecutors having carriage of a broad range of criminal matters, including drug offences, traffic matters, domestic and sexual violence prosecutions, fraud and dishonesty offences, and offences involving personal violence. Most prosecutorial and advocacy work undertaken by the Criminal Practice is performed in the Magistrates Court; however, prosecutors also have opportunities to appear in, and to instruct counsel in, matters before the Supreme Court.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Admitted to, or eligible to, practice as a legal practitioner in the ACT.
• The successful candidate/s will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Notes: There are several permanent and temporary positions available. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This process may form a merit pool to be utilised in the filling of future vacancies.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.