Senior Federal Prosecutor — Lead High-Profile Prosecutions

Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions; Sydney; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique and challenging work

Professional development opportunities

Generous leave entitlements

Salary progression

15.4% superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing allowance

EAP counselling

Job summary

Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions in Sydney is seeking a Senior Federal Prosecutor to lead and support complex criminal litigation outcomes. You will instruct Counsel, represent the Director in court, and drive prosecution outcomes across significant matters in a high profile environment.

This role combines technical legal practice with leadership, strategic advice, and stakeholder engagement, offering opportunities to shape public prosecutions and mentor junior lawyers.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Instruct Counsel in sentences, trials and appeals, representing the Director in court.
• Make legal decisions and recommendations within tight deadlines.
• Lead significant prosecutions and provide legal advice to Director and partners.
• Apply legislation and policy to frame charges for court proceedings.
• Use cutting edge technology to assess briefs of evidence.
• Develop productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor junior legal staff and enhance the CDPP legal capability.

Skills

Legal judgment

Courtroom advocacy

Prosecution leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions in Sydney is seeking a Senior Federal Prosecutor to lead and support complex criminal litigation outcomes. You will instruct Counsel, represent the Director in court, and drive prosecution outcomes across significant matters in a high profile environment.

This role combines technical legal practice with leadership, strategic advice, and stakeholder engagement, offering opportunities to shape public prosecutions and mentor junior lawyers.