OVERVIEW

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $79,122 - $96,073
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/OPP/LP/1876141
Senior Briefings Officer - Full time, ongoing position based in Melbourne.
Reporting to the Manager, Briefings, you will be a key contact point for the legal community, responsible for the crucial task of engaging external counsel for criminal proceedings. In this high-stakes environment, you will use your exceptional judgment and communication skills to ensure the OPP is represented by the best legal talent available.

ABOUT US:

The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) is an independent statutory authority responsible for conducting serious criminal prosecutions across Victoria on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Our team, consisting of over 475 skilled professionals, supports the work of the DPP, the Chief Crown Prosecutor, and Crown Prosecutors. We strive to be a criminal justice system leader and a dynamic organisation, continually adapting to deliver effective outcomes for our people and the community.
At the heart of the criminal justice system are people – practitioners and the community we serve. Our vision is to lead in legal excellence, fostering an innovative, supportive environment with a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and professional excellence.
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Applications must contain a resume, cover letter.
You will be required complete the online Key Selection Criteria questions located on the last page of the online application form. A separate document responding to the key selection criteria is not required.
Applications close on 11.59pm Thursday 7 August 2025.
In accordance with the VPS recruitment process all candidates are subject to complete a pre-employment misconduct screening declaration. Further information is available on the VPSC website: https://vpsc.vic.gov.au/resources/pre-employment-screening-misconduct-victorian-public-service/
The OPP is committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. People from all cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, or thos e who may experience disability related barriers in securing employment.
Applications close Thursday 7 August 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
25 July 202

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As a Senior Briefing Officer, you will be instrumental in the seamless operation of our Briefing Services.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will be varied and challenging, requiring you to:

• Act as a primary liaison with Barrister clerks, identifying and engaging the most suitable external counsel for complex legal matters.
• Take ownership of the end-to-end contracting process, from creation and fee entry to ensuring full compliance with financial delegations and OPP policy.
• Diligently monitor court lists to anticipate needs, ensure all matters are serviced, and maintain impeccable data accuracy.
• Forge and maintain positive, sustainable working relationships with internal teams and key external stakeholders, including the Victorian Bar, resolving issues with professionalism and tact.
• Develop and maintain a current, in-depth understanding of the criminal bar, including counsel specialties and availability, and update internal databases accordingly.

To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a proven ability to excel in a demanding environment. You will possess:

• High-level negotiation and influencing skills with a demonstrated ability to achieve positive outcomes with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a constantly changing landscape.
• Meticulous accuracy in preparing written correspondence, reports, contracts, and other documentation.
• A strong track record of delivering a superior standard of customer service to both internal and external clients.
• A team-focused mindset with the ability to work cooperatively to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the team