Attorney-General's Department
Job reference:
******
Location:
**** - ADELAIDE
Job status:
Long Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
Classification:
SAES2
Duration:
Up to 3 years
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Number of Positions Available:
1
Closing Date:
11:30pm, Thursday 16 July ****
About the
Prospect
The Executive Managing Prosecutor (EMP) leads the ODPP
Prosecution Team working in close partnership with the Executive
Managing Solicitor, the Executive Manager Serious & Complex Crime
and the Director and Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions. The
role operates in a complex, high-volume criminal justice
environment that requires balancing operational management with the
personal conduct of the most complex and sensitive criminal matters
before the courts.
The primary purpose:
the management of all facets of the ODPP Prosecutions
Team;
leadership and management of the Managing Prosecutor and
the Managing Prosecutor (Professional Development) to ensure
that workloads of Prosecution Team staff are monitored and
manageable; all human resources functions are undertaken
appropriately;
oversight of legal work across the Prosecution Team (with
the exception of appeals and those matters within the Serious &
Complex Crime Section) including opinions;
legal supervision within Prosecution Team including on
allocated files as the primary senior point of contact for
Prosecutors conducting those matters;
the conduct of allocated matters in the Supreme Court,
District Court and other courts including the more lengthy/
complex /sensitive trials within the ODPP practice;
as a member of the ODPP Executive, contributing to the
formulation of ODPP policy and practice matters in




collaboration with the Director, Deputy Director, and Executive
members;
promotion of safe work practices, wellbeing and diversity
within the workplace.
About the
Business
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is an
office of approximately 200 staff, comprising both legal and
administrative functions. The ODPP was established through the
Director of Public Prosecutions Act, **** to provide an effective,
fair and independent criminal prosecution service for the people of
South Australia. The Office is committed to the highest ethical and
professional standards.
For more information about the Attorney-General's Department and
also the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, please
visit / and /
Special Conditions for
Employment
Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate
clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants
will be provided further information if an interview is requested.
Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under
any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so
will not be recoverable from the AGD.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Additional
Notes
You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and
Cover Letter (2 pages)



after you have answered the questions via
the link below. For more information please download the Job
Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.
For further information about this exciting opportunity that is
not covered by this website please contact Janine Holt, Executive
Director Operations, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
on ******** or ******
Click Apply and follow
the prompts to submit your application.
The Attorney-General's Department is
an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working
environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged
to apply.
The South Australian public sector
supports flexible ways of working including part-time working
arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse
and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities
for more South Australians.
We are committed to making
reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free
recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any
support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at
the time of application via the contact above or our website
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Applications close:
19/07/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- Job Application Pack - Executive.pdf
- SAES2 Executive Managing Prosecutor Job and Person Specifications ****.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Managing Prosecutor (Adelaide)
🏢 Attorney-General'S Department South Australia
📍 Adelaide