At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice and represent the Queensland Police in court.
- Company: Join the Queensland Police Service in Rockhampton.
- Benefits: Gain diverse experience in criminal law and develop your legal skills.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and professional development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community through impactful legal work.
- Qualifications: Must be eligible to practice as a legal practitioner in Queensland.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Queensland Police Service – Rockhampton QLD
Prosecution Services provides the prosecutorial function in Queensland Magistrates and Childrens Courts, providing legal advice and a broad range of prosecutorial functions, including appearances in court on all matters.
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 Woorabinda and Biloela.
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.
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.
- Role Requirements
Mandatory: 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.
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Prosecutor employer: Queensland Police Service
The Queensland Police Service in Cairns is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture where legal professionals can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the community. With opportunities for professional development and exposure to diverse criminal matters, employees benefit from a supportive environment that values teamwork and integrity, all set against the stunning backdrop of Far North Queensland.
