Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 848350
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Location: Adelaide, CBD
Classification: SAES2
Duration: Up to 3 years
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30PM, Thursday, 18 June 2026

 

About the Opportunity

The Executive Managing Solicitor, Serious and Complex Crime (EMS SCC), is responsible for the operation in all respects of the ODPP Serious and Complex Crime Section (the Section).

The EMS SCC is, subject to the direction of the Director of Public Prosecutions, accountable for the management of a team of lawyers and administrative staff and for overseeing the prosecution of highly complex, resource-intensive, and often high-profile criminal matters by that team and the ODPP more generally. The role demands elite legal skills and experience, leadership at the highest standard, and effective and efficient management skills consistent with the ODPP’s vision for high-quality outcomes and commitment to a safe and satisfying work environment.

The EMS SCC is expected to forge and maintain sound working relationships with law enforcement agencies to ensure timely and effective case preparation. The EMS SCC will approach the role from a standpoint of trauma minimisation for victims and their families, from a position of vigilance against vicarious trauma, and with the objective of the ODPP maximising its skills and abilities to attain justice for the community.

The EMS SCC will:

• Ensure the timely delivery of accurate and high-quality legal services in the prosecution of serious and complex matters to the Director.
• Meet the timeframes imposed for office wide responsibilities whilst simultaneously delivering complex advice and submissions and carrying out the day-to-day managerial functions of the Serious and Complex Crime Section within the ODPP.
• Manage resources in a volatile environment conditioned by factors such as a high level of community interest in the outcome of prosecutions and the exposure of staff to traumatic material and events.
• Exhibit strong leadership and decision making when faced with competing demands for limited internal resources through exercising innovation, appropriate use of technologies and modern management practices.
• Ensure a flexible and co-operative team spirit exists within the Serious and Complex Crime Section and cultivate harmonious and productive working relationships across the ODPP and criminal justice system generally.
• Continually scan the horizon for risks to the delivery of an effective and efficient prosecution service and means of improving such service.

About the Business

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is an office of approximately 200 staff, comprising both legal and administrative functions. The ODPP 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 the Director of Public Prosecutions, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and https://www.dpp.sa.gov.au/ 

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.

 

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 Martin Hinton, Director, Office of the Director Public Prosecutions on 08 7322 7837 or martin.hinton@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: 18/06/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Job Application Pack - Executive.pdf
- SAES2_Executive Manager Serious and Complex Matters 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.