Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 841468
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: SAES1
Duration: Up to 3 years
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Friday 24 April 2026

 

About the Opportunity

The Circuit team is responsible for the prosecution of all major indictable files arising from the Port Augusta and Mount Gambier circuit courts (both District and Supreme court files). This includes vulnerable witness files. Members of the Circuit team are required to travel to Port August or Mount Gambier, or other remote and regional areas to conduct meetings, proofings and court attendances.

The role of the Circuit Manager is to be accountable to the Director for:

• the management of the Circuit team of professional staff, including leadership, management, professional development and wellbeing;
• oversight of legal work within the Circuit team, and for the conduct of complex and/or sensitive matters in the Supreme Court, District Court and other courts;
• contributing to the fulfilment of the ODPP corporate obligations and to proactively participate in the business of the ODPP; and
• promoting safe work practises, wellbeing and diversity within the workplace.

 

About the Business

The ODPP is an office of approximately 200 staff, comprising both legal and administrative functions. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was established through the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, 1991 to provide an effective, fair and independent criminal prosecution service for the people of South Australia. The Office is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards.

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also the Office of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions | Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Special Conditions for Employment

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

• Employment-related Screening Check required.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

 

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Tali Costi, Executive Managing Solicitor, Office of the Direct Public Prosecutions on 08 7322 7055 or tali.costi@sa.gov.au

 

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

The Attorney-General’s Department is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.   

Applications close: 24/04/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Job Application Pack - Executive.pdf
- SAES 1 Circuit Manager Job and Person Specifications.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.