Position vacant: public defender based at Port Macquarie

11/08/2008

$213,040 per annum plus conveyance allowance of $15,840 per annum

Attorney General John Hatzistergos is seeking expressions of interest from qualified persons for appointment as a public defender under the Public Defenders Act 1995 for a fixed term that may be renewed.�This position will be based at Port Macquarie but the successful applicant may be required to attend other nearby regional courts as directed.

Selection Criteria: Interested persons must be Australian lawyers with extensive advocacy experience in a wide range of criminal matters, including trials and CCA appeals; and excellent knowledge of criminal law and procedure, and the laws of evidence.

Inquiries: Mr Mark Ierace SC, senior public defender, (02) 9268 3111.

Expressions of interest, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and the names of at least two referees, should be e-mailed to appointments@agd.nsw.gov.au by 29 August 2008.� Expressions of interest may also be posted to the statutory appointments officer, Locked Bag 5111, Parramatta NSW 2124.

11 August 2008