Closes: 10 June 2025
Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $92,855 - $97,987 plus superannuation
Position No: 44419
Directorate: Director of Public Prosecutions
Advertised (Gazettal date): 20 May 2025
Contact Officer: Tania ORourke on
[email protected] or (02) 6207 5399
Details: The ACT Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was established by the
Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1990 (the Act) to institute, conduct and supervise prosecutions and related proceedings. It comprises the Director of Public Prosecutions (the Director), an independent statutory officer appointed by the ACT’s Executive branch of Government, and staff employed under the
Public Sector Management Act 1994, to assist the Director.
The principal role of the ODPP is to determine whether or not to continue or initiate the prosecution of matters referred by the Australian Federal Police and Australian Capital Territory regulatory agencies and, if it decides to do so, to fairly conduct the prosecutions and any appeals or related proceedings which may arise.
The Office maintains a strong adherence to the values of the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct.
The successful applicant will work as part of a small team responsible for providing high-quality business support to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Specifically, the successful candidate will assist with the administration of the corporate area, including strategic governance, financial processing and reporting and human resources. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic person with experience in a similar fast-paced corporate services role.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements
- Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
- Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of eight months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Please note this role requires you to be in the office five days per week.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, please provide:
- A ‘pitch’ of no more than two (2) pages, describing how your Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications meet the Skills and Capabilities required for this role.
- A completed Application Coversheet.
- Contact details for two (2) referees.
- A curriculum vitae that outlines your skills and experience.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.
Note
This is a temporary position available for a period of eight months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.