Title:  Crown Prosecutor

Crown Prosecutor

$325,380 per annum plus Conveyance Allowance of $17,955 per annum

The Attorney General is seeking applications from persons qualified for appointment as Crown Prosecutors under the Crown Prosecutors Act 1986 for a fixed term of up to seven years that may be renewed following an initial twelve-month acting period.

Crown Prosecutors represent the Director of Public Prosecutions in providing an independent, efficient, fair and just prosecution service for the people of New South Wales. They provide high-level, independent professional representation and advice as Counsel representing the Director in criminal matters in all Criminal Courts.

The positions could be based at various locations around the State, with the successful applicants required to attend regional courts as directed.

Applicants must be Australian lawyers. The key skills and knowledge required for the role are outlined in the online role description and must be addressed in the online application. In particular, applicants should be able to demonstrate their experience in conducting complex jury trials and/or appeals.

Note: Probity checks will be conducted.

Applications in Word or PDF, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and the names of at least two referees, must be completed online.

Applications close: 11.59pm AEDST Thursday, 27 November 2025

If you would like to make further enquiries contact the Senior Crown Prosecutor via Justine Vandepol, EA to the Senior Crown Prosecutor, (02) 9285 8629.

Applications must be lodged electronically. Please go to jobs.odpp.nsw.gov.au and search job reference number 1400.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you during the recruitment process, please contact Bianca Burgess, Recruitment Business Partner on (02) 8268 2693 or recruit@odpp.nsw.gov.au.

If you experience technical difficulties when submitting your application, please email recruit@odpp.nsw.gov.au and a response will be sent during business hours.