Senior Federal Prosecutor - Lead High-Impact Prosecutions

Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% superannuation

$295 annual wellbeing allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (Sydney CBD NSW) seeks a Senior Federal Prosecutor (SFP) to lead complex criminal prosecutions and mentor junior lawyers. In this role, you will instruct counsel, appear in court, and collaborate with partner agencies to achieve high-quality outcomes.

Applicants should bring seasoned criminal litigation experience, strong judgment, and a practical understanding of the APS environment, with a focus on strategic, collaborative leadership within a

Qualifications

• Seasoned legal professionals with criminal litigation expertise.
• Ability to refine complex evidentiary material into clear strategy.
• Strong communication, people skills and courtroom presence.

Responsibilities

• Instruct Counsel in sentences, trials and appeals and represent the Director in court.
• Make legal decisions and recommendations within tight deadlines.
• Lead and support significant prosecutions and advise partner agencies.

Skills

Criminal litigation

Courtroom advocacy

Legal judgment

Staff mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Law degree

Job description

Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (Sydney CBD NSW) seeks a Senior Federal Prosecutor (SFP) to lead complex criminal prosecutions and mentor junior lawyers. In this role, you will instruct counsel, appear in court, and collaborate with partner agencies to achieve high-quality outcomes.

Applicants should bring seasoned criminal litigation experience, strong judgment, and a practical understanding of the APS environment, with a focus on strategic, collaborative leadership within a