Prosecutions Officer

About the Job

About the role

This position plays a key role in supporting the Prosecutions team within the Transperth Train Operations Division. It is responsible for providing high-quality administrative support, compiling prosecution briefs, managing court documentation, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

In addition to its administrative duties, the position coordinates the flow of summons briefs and sets court appointments, ensuring all documents meet required standards and deadlines. This role requires representing the Public Transport Authority in Magistrates and Children’s Courts for simple matters—making it an important frontline support role in the prosecution process.

About You!

To excel in this role, you should possess :

• Knowledge of PTA-related criminal legislation and legal procedures.
• Experience in compiling prosecution briefs and managing legal documentation.
• The ability to confidently appear in Magistrates and Children’s Courts to prosecute simple matters.
• Skilled in applying contemporary customer service techniques, maintaining professionalism under pressure, and demonstrating a strong understanding of court etiquette, processes, and jurisdiction.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Well-developed organisational skills and computer literacy, with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

About Us

The Public Transport Authority’s (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in providing world-class public transport services and solutions. Our purpose is to provide safe, customer-focused, integrated, and efficient transport services that align with our core values.

At the PTA, we hold five core values dear : safety, respect, recognition, integrity, and sustainability. These values guide everything we do, ensuring a workplace where safety is paramount, respect is fundamental, achievements are celebrated, integrity is unwavering, and sustainability is integral to our mission.

As a fast-growing economy, Western Australia’s public transport system, under the PTA, is recognised as the best in Australia and one of the most efficient, clean, and safe networks globally. Rail transport plays a vital role in our continued success and growth, exemplified by our numerous projects such as METRONET, designed to meet the public’s needs and expectations. Moving millions of people requires the skill and commitment of a talented workforce, and at the PTA, we are dedicated to delivering on our vision and purpose while upholding our values every step of the way.

You can expect.

There is one permanent full-time opportunity available for an immediate start.

This is a pool recruitment process where suitable applicants will be placed in a pool for 12 months.

To be eligible to work permanently at the PTA you must be either an Australian Citizen, have Permanent Residency status or hold a current visa with permanent working rights in Australia.

The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.