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National Practice Leader – Director of Public Prosecutions
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0769358
- Agency: Director of Public Prosecutions
- Job Title: National Practice Leader
- Position Number: 26_28
- Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 2
- Closing Date: Monday 08 June 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing;Non-Ongoing
- Location: Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT,
- Future Merit Locations: Various locations – ACT, Various locations – NSW,
- Salary: $268,608 – $358,281
- Office Arrangement: Flexible (Flexible work arrangements including work from home)
About Director of Public Prosecutions
To Apply
Position Contact Mark de Crespigny, 02 9321 1185
Agency Recruitment Site https://cdppcareers.nga.net.au/cp/
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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Duties
- Role functions
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- Focus strategically on the CDPP’s core activities and role within the government context,
- driving outcomes and championing the CDPP’s broader priorities both within and outside the
- organisation;
- Identify, establish and nurture relationships with key strategic stakeholders outside the
- CDPP, providing advice and insight to partner agencies which reflects the
- whole-of-government agenda but respects the independence of the Director and role of the
- prosecutor in the criminal justice system;
- Consult broadly, drawing information from many external and internal sources and points of
- view to determine emerging threats, risks and opportunities to formulate and give impartial
- and forthright advice and to make difficult decisions;
- Apply lateral thinking, strong decision-making skills, and decisive action to best position the
- CDPP to anticipate and address risks, maximise opportunities and drive positive change and
- innovation;
- Focus on the quality of legal services and the need for continuous improvement. Facilitate
- information accessibility and sharing, create a flexible environment, remove barriers and
- build high-achieving, results oriented teams;
- Set a high professional standard, exemplifying honesty and integrity, quality, compliance and
- accountability in the delivery of legal services;
- Adhere to and promote the APS Values and Code of Conduct, displaying integrity,
- professionalism and encouraging these standards in others, addressing breaches of protocol
- and probity in an effective and timely manner;
- Develop and oversee the implementation of multiple change programs, focusing on
- delivering key outcomes for the CDPP;
- Communicate effectively with staff and peers, providing direction, delivering clear messages
- and influencing outcomes;
- Represent the CDPP at external forums including Senate Committees and external
- conferences; and
- Build and maintain a healthy and safe working environment, identifying potential and actual
- risks to safety and wellbeing and taking appropriate mitigating actions.
- Leadership
- Set the strategic direction for a practice group, communicating objectives and expectations
- to create a shared sense of purpose and engender a commitment to achieving results. Bring
- people together and encourage information sharing, collaboration, cooperation and
- teamwork, capitalising on the diversity of team members to achieve enhanced outcomes;
- Set clear performance standards, nurture talent, give timely praise, deliver constructive
- feedback and manage underperformance;
- Maintain a high level of morale, motivating individuals and teams to achieve positive results;
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- Develop appropriate succession planning, delegate effectively and mentor, coach and
- encourage individuals in their delivery of outcomes and professional development.
- Specialist/Technical
- Lead and mentor lawyers and staff, providing guidance and assistance with questions of
- criminal law and practice, including advocacy;
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- Provide guidance and oversee prosecutions of major importance or complexity;
- Provide and oversee the provision of legal advice on complex litigation, legislation, evidence
- and evidentiary issues, CDPP policy and practice; and
- Identify and comment on relevant statutory, policy and legal matters, preparing submissions
- and providing opinions on behalf of the CDPP as required.
Eligibility / Notes
- Australian Citizenship
- The ability to obtain and maintain an security clearance AGSVA Negative Vetting 2
- Eligible for admission, or admitted as a barrister or solicitor of the High Court or the Supreme
- Court of an Australian State or Territory
How to Apply
Position Contact Mark de Crespigny, 02 9321 1185
Agency Recruitment Site https://cdppcareers.nga.net.au/cp/
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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