Senior Federal Prosecutor — Lead Prosecution Team

Lawyers Weekly; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% superannuation

Wellbeing allowance $295

EAP – confidential counselling

Job summary

Lawyers Weekly represents the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) in Sydney, seeking Principal Federal Prosecutors to lead a prosecutors team, drive strategic prosecutions, and strengthen relationships within the criminal justice system.

You will manage workloads, mentor staff, and apply policy frameworks while delivering efficient prosecution services in a dynamic environment with advanced digital tools.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, energetic and critical-thinking lawyer with aptitude for criminal law.
• Understanding of the role of an independent prosecutor in the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of prosecutors to deliver efficient and effective prosecution services.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and stakeholders to improve outcomes across the APS and the criminal justice system.
• Manage workloads, set expectations and monitor performance within the team.
• Apply policies and use digital tools to analyse evidence and manage caseloads.

Skills

Leadership

Criminal law

Prosecution

Stakeholder engagement

Team management

Tools

Digital litigation software

Practice management systems

Job description

Lawyers Weekly represents the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) in Sydney, seeking Principal Federal Prosecutors to lead a prosecutors team, drive strategic prosecutions, and strengthen relationships within the criminal justice system.

You will manage workloads, mentor staff, and apply policy frameworks while delivering efficient prosecution services in a dynamic environment with advanced digital tools.