Prosecutor

Rockhampton Police Prosecution Corps is a medium sized establishment with a combination of both sworn and civilian prosecutors, supported by administration staff.

Prosecutors are responsible for police related matters in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court District in addition to servicing Magistrates Courts at Yeppoon and Biloela Woorabinda.

A position in this office offers a broad level of experience across all Magistrates Court criminal matters, providing a depth of skill and expertise in the field of prosecuting.

Your Key Accountabilities

The core capability requirements for this role are:

• Provide a prosecution service for the area of responsibility.
• Represent the Service and members in matters relating to the functions of the Service and in proceedings before, and applications to the Magistrates, Children’s and Coroners Courts.
• Provide legal advice within the area of responsibility on matters pertaining to court processes.
• Monitor the provision of briefs of evidence by police to ensure the highest quality of briefs is maintained.
• Liaise, consult and negotiate with members of the Queensland Police Service, the legal profession, government agencies and the community towards the establishment of effective working relationships and achievement of desired policing outcomes.
• Identify environmental factors affecting the work area and actively contribute to the development and provision of legal research, argument, submissions, opinion and advice.
• Set and maintain high standards of performance and conduct in daily work activities.

Mandatory

Role Requirements

• Admission as, eligibility for immediate admission as, or entitlement to practise as, a legal practitioner in the State of Queensland.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Justice & Legal