Legal Support Officer, International Assistance
APS 5
Position may be offered at any of the CDPP locations: Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney or Townsville
About the role
We are looking for Legal Support officer to join the International Assistance (IA) team in the Legal Capability and Performance (LCP) Practice Group within the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP) to contribute to the work that support's the CDPP's role in delivering an effective and efficient prosecution service.
As a Legal Support Officer within the IA team, you will provide legal and administrative support across matters involving international evidence, mutual assistance, extradition and Criminal Justice Certificates (CJCs).
A key focus of the role will be supporting prosecutors with CJC matters.
You will be the primary contact for CJC queries, prepare and coordinate documentation, and work closely with the Department of Home Affairs on CJC applications and cancellation requests.
You will manage files, busy inboxes and a range of enquiries while building strong relationships with prosecutors and internal and external stakeholders.
What will you bring?
Solid organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to work under pressure, manage competing demands and meet deadlines with accuracy;
Excellent judgement, attention to detail and decision-making skills;
Administrative precision with proven ability to draft legal documentation, manage group inboxes, learn new systems quickly and process procurement and records via agency systems (EDRMS, TechOne, QBT Travel);
Excellent written,



verbal and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across the CDPP and with external agency partners; and
Capability to triage diverse queries, maintain key risk and file registers, and manage high-volume workflows autonomously under broad direction.
APS 5
$88,834 - $96,829 plus 15.4% employer super contribution
Position may be offered at any of the CDPP locations: Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney or Townsville
What we are looking for
Experience providing high quality administrative and legal support in a busy environment;
Knowledge of legislation relevant to the IA practice including Migration Act ****, Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act **** and Foreign Evidence Act ****;
Knowledge of IA National Legal Directions and the criminal justice visitor's visa framework administered by the Department of Home Affairs,
Discretion, integrity and attention to detail when handling sensitive and confidential information, drafting documents and maintaining accurate records;
Strong organisational and analytical skills, with initiative and the ability to manage multiple inboxes and competing priorities; and
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
Why join us
unique and challenging work;
professional development opportunities;
generous leave entitlements with additional paid time off during the Christmas close-down period;
clear and transparent salary progression, and scheduled salary increases;
15.4% superannuation;
flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance;
a $295 annual wellbeing allowance; and
free and confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for staff and their family members.
*Please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for details.
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📌 Legal Support Officer, International Assistance (Sydney)
🏢 Acendre
📍 Sydney