Senior Director, Communications

Closes : 18 July 2025

Classification : Senior Officer Grade A

Salary : $169,551 plus superannuation

Position No : 66378

Directorate : Director of Public Prosecutions

Advertised (Gazettal date) : 27 June 2025

Contact Officer : Melinda Graczol on [email protected] or (02) 6205 8897

Details : The ACT Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was established by the Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1990 (the Act) to institute, conduct and supervise prosecutions and related proceedings. It comprises the Director of Public Prosecutions (the Director), an independent statutory officer appointed by the ACT’s Executive branch of Government, and staff employed under the Public Sector Management Act 1994, to assist the Director.

The principal role of the ODPP is to determine whether or not to continue or initiate the prosecution of matters referred by the Australian Federal Police and Australian Capital Territory regulatory agencies and, if it decides to do so, to fairly conduct the prosecutions and any appeals or related proceedings which may arise.

The Office maintains a strong adherence to the values of the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct.

The Director of Public Prosecutions is looking for a high performing Senior Director with exceptional stakeholder media management and communication skills. The role will report to the Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions (Criminal Practice) and will work with the Executive to overhaul the office’s communication material, and to manage the office’s media requirements.

Eligibility / Other Requirements

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualifications in Communications, Media or Journalism is highly desirable.
• Previous experience working in a high-level communications role is desirable.
• Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment national police check.

Note : This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of permanency. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

This process may form a merit pool to be utilised in the filling of future vacancies.

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