About the role:

Reporting to the Manager, CCAC, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of Legal Assistants, Paralegals and Legal Support Officers, ensuring the effective delivery of administrative and legal support services across the division. You will play a key role in workforce planning, workflow management, operational reporting and continuous improvement initiatives that support the delivery of the CCAC Annual Plan.

As Administration Team Leader, you will:

- Lead, mentor and develop a team of Legal Assistants, Paralegals and Legal Support Officers.
- Monitor and maintain quality standards across legal support functions.
- Coordinate workflows, resource allocation and file management processes to ensure operational priorities are met.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, process redesign and the implementation of new technologies.
- Develop meaningful operational reports and performance metrics to support informed decision-making.
- Oversee counsel briefing processes and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and effective service delivery.
- Build strong relationships across the organisation to influence positive outcomes and support organisational priorities.

About you:

You are an experienced team leader with strong organisational and analytical capabilities and a commitment to service excellence. You thrive in a quick-paced environment and enjoy identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and team performance.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and developing administrative or support staff.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including experience preparing reports and interpreting operational data.
- Experience implementing process improvements,



technology solutions or business improvement initiatives.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- A proactive and collaborative approach to stakeholder management.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality customer service and operational excellence.

About Us:

The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) is an independent statutory authority responsible for conducting serious criminal prosecutions across Victoria on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Our team, consisting of over 475 skilled professionals, supports the work of the DPP, the Chief Crown Prosecutor, and Crown Prosecutors. We strive to be a criminal justice system leader and a dynamic organisation, continually adapting to deliver effective outcomes for our people and the community.

At the heart of the criminal justice system are people - practitioners and the community we serve. Our vision is to lead in legal excellence, fostering an innovative, supportive environment with a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and qualified excellence.

Apply Now:

Applications must contain a resume and cover letter.

You will be required to complete the online Key Selection Criteria questions located on the last page of the online application form. A separate document responding to the key selection criteria is not required.

Applications close on 11.59pm Thursday 5 November 2026

In accordance with the VPS recruitment process all candidates are subject to complete a pre-employment misconduct screening declaration. Further information is available on the VPSC website: https://vpsc.vic.gov.au/resources/pre-employment-screening-misconduct-victorian-public-service/

The OPP is committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. People from all cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, or those who may experience disability related barriers in securing employment.

📌 Administration Team Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Office of Public Prosecutions VIC
📍 Melbourne