Job description
Agency Attorney-General’s Department Work unit Investigations and Prosecutions, NT
WorkSafe
Job title Prosecutor NT WorkSafe Designation Professional 3
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Salary $117,625 - $131,735 Location Darwin
Position number 46067 RTF 358181 Closing 23/11/2026
Contact Officer Grant Hastie on +61889995024 or
[email protected]
About the agency NT WorkSafe
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358181
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people
with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please
discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE
website.
Primary objective
The NT WorkSafe Prosecutor is responsible for the delivery of prosecution services on behalf of the Work Health Authority,
Electrical Safety Regulator and delegate of the Competent Authority of Dangerous Goods. This role is part of a small, high-
performing team responsible for conducting investigations into breaches of legislation administered by NT WorkSafe.
Context Statement
The position is a primary source of high-quality legal advice on less complex prosecution issues. Advice may be sought from more
senior Prosecutors as required.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Carriage and conduct of pleas, committal proceedings and contested summary prosecutions and instruct in Supreme Court
trials.
2. Liaise with the judiciary, defence counsel, and other legal representatives in the conduct and management of proceedings.
3. Provide legal advice to the Director, the Regulator and ad hoc advice to Investigators about charges based on current
evidence available and collaborate to evaluate and prepare briefs of evidence and make recommendations.
4. Work closely with investigators to ensure regulatory objectives are met through effective enforcement action and in line with
the Regulators compliance pyramid.
5. Work closely with the NT WorkSafe Support Officer to support and liaise with victims and witnesses throughout the court
process.
6. Maintain current and comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, criminal procedure, evidentiary standards, and court
practices.
7. Maintain a legal practice in accordance with the office's practices and procedures (e.g. maintain case files and notes etc in
accordance with accepted legal practice, operate in a professional manner,
ensure on time appearances in court etc).
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Admission as an Australian legal practitioner and eligibility to hold a practising certificate in the Northern Territory.
2. Demonstrated experience in criminal law, evidence, practice, procedure and guidelines of the Director of Public Prosecutions
NT.
3. Proven ability in the conduct of contested summary hearings, committals and appeals with the capacity to instruct on
criminal trials before a jury as well as sentencing hearings in both Local Court and the Supreme Court.
4. Proven ability to liaise and negotiate effectively with defence representatives to ensure timely disclosure, identification of
matters in issues, identification of pleas and the appropriate early resolution of matters and build effective working
relationships with legal counsel, investigators, court staff, and other stakeholders.
5. Proven capacity to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively under pressure in a dynamic
regulatory environment and working collaboratively within a small team.
6. Demonstrated analytical and legal research skills with the ability to interpret and apply legislation, case law and legal policy.
Desirable
1. Experience in regulatory enforcement, particularly within a safety or compliance workplace.
2. Familiarity with electronic case management systems and digital brief preparation.
Further information
This role includes the requirement for travel to Alice Springs when required.
📌 Prosecutor NT WorkSafe (Darwin)
🏢 Attorney-General's Department
📍 Darwin