Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Prosecution Officer (Administrative) Level 2 Temporary, fulltime $86,342. Package includes salary ($70,694 - $76,857p.a.), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. About us: The NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) provides an independent, efficient, fair and just prosecution service for the people of New South Wales. Its vision is to be a dynamic prosecution service recognised for its excellence and leadership. About the role: This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with administrative experience, preferably from a high-volume legal environment or similar professional settings to join our Secretariat Unit. The Secretariat unit manages the flow of matters referred to the Director's Chambers, ensuring that matters are registered and processed in an efficient and effective manner. Key responsibilities include: • Register and process the receipt of reports referred to the Director's Chambers in an efficient, effective and timely manner. • Identify the nature of the direction sought and ensure the urgency of a matter and/or any time limitations are brought to the attention of the appropriate person in the Director's Chambers. • Pursue requisitions when further material is requested before a direction can be made. • Maintain Secretariat files and ensure the confidentiality and security of the files. • Maintain statistics such as Detention applications, Sanctions, AG approvals and proceeding to Special Hearing or according to law. About you: • Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to exercise sound judgement, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability in order to assess requests and prioritise accordingly. • Proven ability to balance competing priorities in a high volume and fast paced environment. • Possess exceptional organisation, diligent record keeping, and time management skills. • Resonate with the Signature Behaviours of the ODPP (Act with integrity, Communicate clearly, Be courageous, Be accountable, Be adaptive, Promote a supportive environment, and Never stop learning). Interviews The interview process will be conducted virtually, and no travel will be required. The interview process will include capability-based assessments which may require your time and presence on more than one day. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete an online assessment during a 24-hour period between 11 April to 18 April. The assessment must be completed in one sitting and is expected to take approximately one hour and can be done any time during the specified 24-hour period. How to Apply Please read the Role Description and address the key accountabilities and focus capabilities when preparing your resume [maximum three pages] and cover letter [maximum two pages]. You are required to demonstrate your suitability and claim for the role by addressing the following two targeted questions within the body of your cover letter: 1. Please describe your experience in working to critical deadlines and explain what processes or steps you take to manage a high-volume workload to ensure deadlines are met.2. Please describe a specific situation where you faced an unfamiliar challenge involving senior clients or stakeholders and explain how you responded or resolved the issue(s). Please apply via jobs.odpp.nsw.gov.au, reference number 1024. Please note, that when completing the online application form, you will be asked to indicate your office location preferences (if applicable), provide the contact details of two relevant referees (who can speak from a Supervisory perspective), and consent to a Criminal History Record Check. Closing date: Thursday 4 April 2024 (11:59pm) 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. 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: Anabel Guzman Godinez, Manager Secretariat - 02 9285 8885 For general enquiries or if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you during the recruitment process please contact Bianca Burgess, Recruitment Business Partner on (02) 8268 2693 or recruitodpp.nsw.gov.au. If you experience technical difficulties when submitting your application, please email recruitodpp.nsw.gov.au and someone will respond to you during business hours. 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. Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) provides an independent, efficient, fair and just prosecution service for the people of New South Wales.