The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP) is an independent prosecution service established by Parliament to prosecute alleged offences against Commonwealth criminal law. We aim to contribute to a fair, safe, and just society by delivering an effective and efficient prosecution service in accordance with the Prosecution Policy of the Commonwealth. 

If you are the one who wants to make difference and improve the life experience of victims of crime, their families and young people/children then this role could be for you.

We are seeking applications for both APS 5 and APS 6 classification. 

About the role:

Empower victims and witnesses through compassionate support - become a Witness Assistance Officer (WAO) within the Witness Assistance Service (WAS) team at the CDPP.

The WAS aims to minimise the stress and risk of potential re-traumatisation for victims of crime, their families and vulnerable witnesses involved in matters prosecuted by the CDPP. We work with a diverse range of victims/witnesses including those involved in prosecutions relating to online child sexual exploitation, people trafficking and work health and safety offences. The vast majority of matters referred to the WAS involve children/young people and online child sexual exploitation offences, such matters require WAS staff to communicate with children/young people and their parents and caregivers.

The WAO is a high-volume casework role. The WAO provides prosecution-related information and support to victims of crime and vulnerable witnesses and helps to ensure the Office meets its various legal and policy obligations. The WAO does not perform a counselling role, but does provide victims of crime and vulnerable witnesses with referrals and information to various support services, including counselling services.

The nature of WAO work involves a significant amount of communication via telephone, in writing and via virtual platforms such as Microsoft Teams. Some intra and interstate travel involving overnight stays may be required, however this is expected to be minimal.

Why you should apply:

At the CDPP, we are committed to a workplace that reflects the community we serve. We recognise how drawing on different experiences and opinions drives innovation, new ideas and a more collaborative workplace.

No matter where you work with us, you’ll have access to:

• unique and challenging work;
• professional development opportunities;
• generous leave entitlements with additional paid time off during the Christmas close-down period;
• clear and transparent salary progression, and scheduled salary increases;
• 15.4% superannuation;
• flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance;
• a $295 annual wellbeing allowance; and
• free and confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for staff and their family members.

Please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for details.