Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary:
$310,386 - $447,266
Grade: VPS SES2
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/OPP/EX/1950588
The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) is an independent statutory authority responsible for preparing and conducting criminal prosecutions in Victoria on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Matters prosecuted by the DPP and the OPP involve serious crimes or matters that are of significance to the fair and effective operation of the Victorian criminal justice system.
The OPP consists of the Solicitor for Public Prosecutions and a staff of approximately 500 providing legal and corporate support to the DPP, the Chief Crown Prosecutor and Crown Prosecutors in the exercise of their independent roles in the criminal justice system. surge
The Role
- Reporting to the Solicitor for Public Prosecutions (SPP), the Executive Director – Legal Practice (EDLP), one of two, is a senior enterprise leader and key member of the OPP Executive, accountable for the strategic leadership, performance and long-term capability of the Legal Practice.
- Each EDLP holds executive accountability for the people, performance and delivery of significant functions across the Legal Practice, which may include Trial or Specialist Divisions operating in Melbourne and across Victoria. Specialist portfolios include Higher Court Appeals, County Court Appeals and Contraventions, and the Victims and Witness Assistance Service.
- Operating collectively as an enterprise leadership team, the EDLPs provide strategic counsel to the SPP and work in close partnership with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Chief Crown Prosecutor and senior leaders across the OPP.
- The EDLP represents the OPP with authority and influence across the Victorian criminal justice system, including with the Courts, Victoria Police, the Criminal Bar, the Department of Justice and Community Safety, victim support groups and other key partners.
The Ideal Candidate
- You are an outstanding lawyer with proven success in leading strategy and uplifting performance in a large, complex legal practice.
- You demonstrate insight, integrity and discretion. A confident communicator, you set clear direction and apply talent, succession, development and workforce strategies to improve the OPP performance and culture. You are accomplished in managing people, financial and operational resources, using data and risk insight to optimise performance.
- You are capable of building and leveraging strategic relationships within the criminal justice system to influence reform, resolve systemic issues and advance better outcomes.
- You are likely to have significant legal experience in litigation and/or prosecutions and investigations. Experience in criminal law is preferred but not essential. Relevant tertiary qualifications in business and/or management are highly desirable.
- Australian admission and eligibility to hold a Victorian practising certificate is essential.
SES 2: $310,386 to $447,266 including super
Fixed term
Location: Melbourne
Confidential applications due by Monday 19 October 2026
Applications and inquiries should be directed to Katherine Sampson, Managing Director, Mahlab Recruitment:
E [email protected]
T 0419 329 992
For a copy of the PD, please email [email protected]
Ref: MCKS21926