Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $138,602 - $155,011
(including salary $117,625 - $131,735)
Investigations and Prosecutions, NT WorkSafe
Darwin
One full time ongoing vacancy is available
Join Northern Territory Government NT WorkSafe. Make your mark in a newly established role, enjoying the autonomy of a specialist practice while being supported by a close-knit team.
Why you’ll love this role:
Autonomy with support in a specialist legal team.
Work-life balance, with flexible government conditions.
High-impact prosecutions that improve worker safety outcomes across the Territory.
Newly created role with opportunity to shape the position.
Exposure and variety, from advice through to courtroom advocacy.
Our agency, NT WorkSafe is seeking a Prosecutor to deliver prosecution services on behalf of the Work Health Authority, Electrical Safety Regulator and Dangerous Goods Competent Authority.
Working within a small, high-performing investigations and prosecutions team, you'll manage matters from advice through to prosecution, helping ensure compliance with workplace health and safety legislation across the Northern Territory.
Unlike many traditional prosecution roles, this position offers greater autonomy, direct stakeholder engagement and the opportunity to build a specialist practice in workplace safety law whilst maintaining a balanced workload.
An ordinary week may see you:
Attending court mentions, co-ordinating contested summary prosecutions to hearing across the NT, instructing senior counsel, and negotiating pleas.
Providing legal advice to investigators, regulators and senior management regarding prosecution matters and enforcement actions
Reviewing evidence, preparing briefs and collaborating with investigators to build prosecution cases
Liaising with defence counsel, judiciary, victims and witnesses throughout court proceedings
Travelling to regional locations, including Alice Springs, when required
Thinking About a Change?
Whether you're currently working in a DPP office, Police Prosecution, private criminal practice or another prosecution environment, this role offers the opportunity to continue advocacy and prosecution work while enjoying greater balance, autonomy and the unique lifestyle benefits of the Northern Territory. Applicants considering relocation are welcome.
Admission as an Australian Legal Practitioner and eligibility to hold a practising certificate in the Northern Territory
Experience in criminal law, evidence, practice and procedure
Demonstrated experience conducting contested summary hearings, committals and appeals
Strong advocacy, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Sound legal research, analytical and written communication skills
Highly regarded:
Experience in regulatory, compliance or enforcement-related prosecutions
Experience working closely with investigators and regulatory agencies
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.
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.
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Prosecutor NT WorkSafe in Darwin employer: NT – Attorney-General's Department
The Department of Attorney-General and Justice offers a rewarding career as a Senior Summary Prosecutor in Alice Springs, where you can engage in meaningful work that shapes the future of criminal prosecution. With a competitive salary, generous leave entitlements, and relocation assistance for interstate candidates, you'll enjoy a supportive work culture that values professional growth and community connection. Experience the unique lifestyle of the Northern Territory, with its stunning natural beauty and vibrant cultural experiences, making it more than just a job—it's a place to truly belong.
Contact Details:
NT – Attorney-General's Department Recruitment Team
