Associate Director of Public Prosecutions

13/01/2026

The CDPP is an independent agency established under the Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1983 (the Act). The CDPP prosecutes a wide range of alleged criminal offences and a range of regulatory offences. The CDPP carries out prosecutions in the courts of every Australian state and territory and is also responsible for prosecuting offences in Jervis Bay and Australia’s external territories. The CDPP has more than 400 staff, and operates nationally with offices in each capital city, Townsville and Cairns.

The Associate Director will assist the Director in the discharge of their statutory responsibilities and in the general administration of the CDPP. The Associate Director will have a detailed knowledge and understanding of the Commonwealth’s criminal justice framework and the ability to exercise the powers, functions and decision-making responsibilities of the Director under the Act and the Prosecution Policy of the Commonwealth.

Information for applicants The Associate Director must be a legal practitioner and have been a legal practitioner for no less than 5 years. Appointment as Senior Counsel or King’s Counsel is preferred. The successful applicant will be appointed on a full-time basis for a period of up to 7 years. Information about the position, including remuneration, eligibility and selection criteria, and details on how to apply, is available on the Attorney-General's Department website.

Applications close at 5:00pm AEDT on Friday 30 January 2026.

Enquiries can be directed to executive@approachconsult.com.au.