Senior Summary Prosecutor

NT – Attorney-General's Department; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks' annual leave

3 weeks' personal leave

17.5% leave loading

Relocation assistance

Job summary

NT – Attorney-General's Department in Alice Springs is offering a unique opportunity for a Criminal Law advocate to lead complex prosecutions in Local Court, Bush Circuit and Community Court, with exposure to Supreme Court instructions and high-impact work.

The role requires sound judgment, strong hearing experience, and the ability to manage competing priorities while building cooperative relationships across teams. Relocation support is available.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex matters in Local Court, including Bush Circuit and Community Court, appearing in bail and arrest proceedings, directions hearings, youth prosecutions, preliminary examinations, appeals, and more.
• Instruct in Supreme Court trials, offering exposure to higher court work.
• Communicate clearly, manage competing priorities, and build effective working relationships within the prosecutorial team.

Job description

Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $138,602 - $155,011
(including salary $117,625 - $131,735)
Director of Public Prosecutions, Summary Prosecutions
Alice Springs
One full time ongoing vacancy is available

Ready to take your criminal law career further - and help shape the future of prosecution in the Northern Territory?

This is a unique opportunity to step into a dynamic advocacy role at the forefront of criminal prosecution. You'll lead complex matters in the Local Court, including in Bush Circuit and Community Court, appearing in bail and arrest proceedings, directions hearings, youth prosecutions, preliminary examinations, appeals, and more. You'll also play a key role instructing in Supreme Court trials - offering valuable exposure to higher court work.

We're looking for a skilled advocate who thrives in court, brings sound judgment, and has a strong track record conducting hearings in the lower jurisdictions. Your ability to communicate clearly, manage competing priorities, and build effective working relationships will be critical to your success.

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary of $117,625 - $131,735 (inclusive of 12% superannuation).

6 weeks' annual leave + 3 weeks' personal leave.

17.5% leave loading.

Relocation assistance for interstate candidates.

Meaningful, high-impact work with real career satisfaction.

Why the Northern Territory?

If you're considering a move, there's never been a better time. The Territory offers a lifestyle that's hard to match - where your career can thrive without sacrificing balance.

Think world-class national parks, tropical sunsets, dramatic storms, and rich cultural experiences - all on your doorstep. Add to that a welcoming, diverse community and a genuinely supportive professional environment, and you'll find more than just a job - you'll find a place to belong.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Tania McKinney, Practice Manager Director of Public Prosecutions Alice Springs on 08 800 or [e-mail]

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The Department of Attorney-General and Justice is responsible for justice services, correctional services, regulatory services, policy and legal services, Director of Public Prosecutions, courts and tribunals and independent offices. Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.