EMPLOYMENT

About the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions The Office of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP) is an independent prosecution service that prosecutes alleged offences against Commonwealth law. We aim to provide an effective, ethical, high quality and independent criminal prosecution service for Australia in accordance with the Prosecution Policy of the Commonwealth. We work consistently and professionally to deliver Australia's independent federal prosecution service - a service that is responsive to the priorities of our law enforcement and regulatory partners and effectively contributes to the safety of the Australian community and the maintenance of the rule of law. About the SES Temporary Employment Register The SES Temporary Employment Register is open to candidates to submit an expression of interest for an SES role with the CDPP. The SES Temporary Employment Register enables us to access appropriately skilled and experienced individuals at short notice for non-ongoing positions. Roles are intended to be offered on a temporary basis only (non-ongoing specified term). The term limits for an SES employee engaged through a modified merit process include an initial period of 12 months or less, which may be extended up to a total period of 18 months. This register does not support ongoing engagement or promotion under the Public Service Act 1999. You will only be contacted regarding your application if an opportunity arises that matches your skills and experience. Your application is not a guarantee that an offer of employment will be made. The key duties of the position include In addition to achieving the specific outcomes of their role, CDPP SES employees are expected to demonstrate behaviours as set out in the Secretaries' Charter of Leadership Behaviours (DRIVE Behaviours) as part of their professional conduct: Dynamic : Has an inquiring mind and is willing to innovate and change; Understand the system they operate within; Practices new ways of deploying themselves within their system to achieve the best outcome; Embraces and actively manages risk; Enjoys work and has a positive attitude; Doesn't walk past problems - is part of the solution. Respectful : Treats people with decency and respect; Embraces diversity and actively seeks of views and perspectives which challenges their own; Builds an inclusive culture that enables people to make their best contribution. Integrity : Is open, honest and accountable; Takes responsibility for what happens around them; Has courage to call out unacceptable behaviour. Values others : Is an active listener; Values other's contributions, perspectives and wisdom; Collaborates not competes to succeed as a team; Understands people and their views and motivations in order to lead, influence and communicate well; Builds relationships. Empowers people : Trusts, empowers and grows others; Interprets and provides context; Builds capability and networks; Expects people to deliver and finds positive ways to hold them to account; Accepts people won't always get it right and supports them to bounce back. Please refer to the Work level standards: Senior Executive Service | Australian Public Service Commission to better understand the role and responsibilities of our SES roles.