Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Prosecution Officer (Administrative) Level 2 Temporary, for a period of up to 12 months $86,342. Package includes salary ($70,694 - $76,857p.a.), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. About us: The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is the independent prosecuting authority of New South Wales (NSW) and is responsible for the prosecution of all serious offences committed against the laws of the State on behalf of the people of NSW. Our vision is to be a dynamic prosecution service recognised for its excellence and leadership. We are a medium sized public sector agency with about 800 staff – including solicitors, Crown Prosecutors, Witness Assistance Officers, administrative and corporate services employees. Our head office is in Sydney, where the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Deputy Directors, the Solicitor for Public Prosecutions and their legal and administrative support staff are based. We have three western Sydney offices – in Parramatta, Penrith and Campbelltown – and six offices in regional NSW – in Lismore, Newcastle, Gosford, Wagga Wagga, Dubbo and Wollongong. Solicitors and Crown Prosecutors in our regional offices conduct prosecutions in circuit courts within their region. We are seeking administrative assistants to join our legal support services team to support Lawyers, Crown Prosecutors and other various internal/external stakeholders in our busy and friendly Wagga Wagga office About the role: • Creation and maintenance of files, photocopying and compiling briefs of evidence, data entry and drafting correspondence. • Arranging meetings and maintaining court and other diaries. • Liaising with external stakeholders within the justice system to obtain and provide information and assistance. About you: • Prior experience in the delivery of clerical support services including advanced word processing and data entry skills. • Effective interpersonal, communication skills, team collaboration and organisational skills. • Ability to balance competing demands in a high volume and fast paced environment. Further Information: • Learn more about the ODPP here: About us | ODPP (nsw.gov.au) • To learn more about First Nations People and the ODPP: First Nations People and the ODPP | ODPP (nsw.gov.au). The ODPP is committed to improving the experiences of First Nations people in the criminal justice system. • Benefits of working with the ODPP: Benefits We Offer | ODPP (nsw.gov.au) • Role Description Enquiries: Michael Stanculescu– Manager Legal Support – 6937 8300 Interviews The interview process will include capability-based assessments which may require your time or attendance on more than one day. How to Apply Applicants should read the Role Description and address the key accountabilities and focus capabilities when preparing their resume and cover letter. Applicants must submit a cover letter [maximum two pages] that highlights their claim for the role and demonstrates their suitability by addressing the two targeted questions: • Question 1: Outline your experience in providing high level administrative or legal support services and explain what key skills you could bring to the role. • Question 2: Please describe a situation where you had to deal with competing priorities and timelines, the techniques you used to manage the situation and what was the outcome. Applicants must also submit an updated copy of their resume [maximum 3 pages] and include contact details of two relevant Referees (who can speak from a Supervisory perspective). If you experience technical difficulties when submitting your application, please email recruitodpp.nsw.gov.au and someone will respond to you during business hours. Closing date: 19 March 2024 (11:59 PM) Please note that a talent pool will be created to fill ongoing and temporary vacancies across all ODPP offices which may arise over the next 18 months. The Office welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability and provides an environment that values diversity and supports all staff to reach their full potential. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in the selection process and join the ODPP team, please indicate this in your application The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is the independent prosecuting authority of New South Wales (NSW) and is responsible for the prosecution of all serious offences committed against the laws of the State on behalf of the people of NSW.