Location

Launceston

Period of Appointment

Fixed Term - Part Time - 12 months

Hours per fortnight

44.10 hours per fortnight - 0.60FTE

Duties

The Prosecution Review Officer is responsible for reviewing the quality, accuracy, and completeness of prosecution files prepared by police before lodgement with the Court. The position ensures files meet evidentiary, legislative, and procedural requirements and provides direct feedback and guidance to police officers to improve prosecutorial quality and consistency.
The role also contributes to capability development by training staff in correct file preparation and review processes and manages daily custody file workflows.

Essential Requirements

Pre-Employment Checks

The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:

• Arson and fire setting;
• Sexual offences;
• Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
• Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
• Making false declarations;
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Trafficking of narcotic substance;
• False alarm raising.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in prosecution, policing, or legal administrative environments.
• Experience reviewing or preparing prosecution files.
• Experience delivering training or capability development.

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

005616 - SoD - Prosecution Review Officer - Northern July 2026.docx

005616 - SoD - Prosecution Review Officer - Northern July 2026.pdf

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf

DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe.

As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times.

How to Apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resume/CV.

Online applications will only be accepted, please click the Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6173 2135.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Further Information

For further information on this position, please contact Nick Clark, Inspector on (03) 67 773893.

Applications close on: Sunday 26th July 2026.