Prosecution Officer jobs

The core capability requirements for this role are:
Perform the duties of specialist legal practitioner for the Queensland Police Service.
Provide written and verbal advice on complex legal issues and assistance to investigators and officers in relation to the investigation of serious and organised criminal activity.
Draft legal documents including warrants and affidavits.
Represent the QPS in court proceedings including applications for covert warrants.
Provide assistance to senior officers and investigators in an advisory capacity at interviews.
Compile reports and provide recommendations as required concerning the progress of investigations into serious and organised crime.
Preparation and submission of complex legal administrative reports relating to covert warrants and checking and updating of warrant records.
Liaise with relevant outside bodies including Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and government agencies.
Contribute to the development and delivery of legal training programs relevant to the investigation of major and organised criminal activity.

Role Requirements:
Mandatory:
Possession of a degree in law from a recognised tertiary institution, or equivalent qualifications.
Admission, or eligibility for immediate admission, as a barrister or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
Applicants must obtain and maintain a national security clearance. To be eligible for a national security clearance, an individual must be an Australian citizen and have a checkable background.

Other:
Applicants are advised that whilst performing the duties of the position they may be exposed to material (written, visual and audio) of a graphic and sensitive nature.
The successful applicant will be required to perform duty in locations as directed by Legal Division.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/692419/26

Closing Date: Friday, 3rd July 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.