We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

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Period of Appointment

12 months.

Hours per fortnight

Casual Hours as Required.

Duties

• Be the primary conduit between the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Justice Connect and the Department Police Fire and Emergency Management (DPFEM) Prosecution on all matters relating to prosecution.
• Be the primary conduit between the DPP, Justice Connect, Supreme Court, Crown Law, and Magistrates Court on all matters relating to prosecution engagement with Tasmanian Courts.
• Make decisions, as required, in relation to the development of the DPP matter management system, consistent with the delegation from the DPP.
• Maintain an effective and positive relationship between the Justice Connect Program and senior staff of the DPP.
• Chair the Public Prosecutions sub-committee and liaise with other sub-committees, where required, to develop end to end processes.
• Report to the Astria Victims, Courts and Prosecution (AVCAP) Project Team including participating in forward planning and management of risks & issues.
• Monitor progress of the Justice Connect Program against milestones and objectives as they relate to DPP.
• Perform other duties as envisaged by the assigned classification under the relevant industrial award or agreement and in accordance with the skills, competence and training of the occupant.
• Perform other duties as envisaged by the assigned classification under the relevant industrial award or agreement and in accordance with the skills, competence and training of the occupant.

Desirable Requirements

• Relevant tertiary or industry recognised qualifications and expertise in Project Management.
• Certification or experience in Agile development practices.

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (357179) Senior Prosecution Consultant Sep 2025.docx

 Statement of Duties (357179) Senior Prosecution Consultant Sep 2025.pdf

 Information for applicants (Office of the Chief Information Officer).docx

 Information for applicants (Office of the Chief Information Officer).pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.  We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 3652.

For more information

Josh Allred
Senior Project Manager 
Josh.Allred@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6166 9162

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

People Strategy Team
(03) 6165 7603