You will provide skilled prosecution services, including the provision of legal advice to members of the Service on matters before the Magistrates, Children’s and Coroner’s Courts. This position requires the supervision of subordinate staff.

Townsville Police Prosecution Corps is a large sized establishment, with over thirty members of combined teams of both sworn and civilian prosecutors, supported by administration officers.

Please refer to role profile for full details.

The Core Capability Requirements For This Role Are
Provide a prosecution service for the area of responsibility.
Monitor the provision of briefs of evidence by police for use in summary trials and for committal proceedings 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
Take a lead role in the development and provision of quality legal research, argument, submissions, opinion and advice.
Manage resources in accordance with Service policy to achieve productive operations for the area of responsibility.
Establish and model maintain high standards of performance and conduct in daily work activities.
May include coordination activities for Specialist Courts and diversionary initiatives a directed by the Superintendent.

Role Requirements

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

Applications to remain current for 12 months. Occupational group Justice & Legal

📌 Senior Prosecutor Townsville
🏢 Queensland Police Service
📍 Townsville