Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions

(CDPP)

Level 1, 226 Adelaide Terrace, Perth 6000

cdpp.gov.au

What is the main focus of the CDPP? The Office of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) is an independent prosecution service established by Parliament to prosecute alleged offences against Commonwealth law. It is a Commonwealth statutory agency with 10 offices around Australia. The CDPP operates as an independent agency within the Attorney-General’s portfolio.

What kind of work do employees at the CDPP do? In 2019–20, 56 partner agencies referred a total of 2441 cases to the CDPP, including 45 Commonwealth investigative agencies and 11 state and territory agencies. The practice is made up of six practice groups and an Enabling Services group. The practice groups are: • Commercial, Financial and

Corruption – prosecutes corruption and serious financial crimes; • Revenue and Benefits Fraud – prosecutes general tax, social security, Medicare and identity fraud; • International Assistance and Specialist Agencies - prosecutes matters referred by specialist agencies and provides international assistance in the areas of

Mutual Assistance and

Extradition; • Organised Crime and

Counter Terrorism – prosecutes counter terrorism and large scale organised crime offences; • Illegal Imports and Exports – prosecutes offences associated with protecting

Australia’s borders, including drug offences such as importation and trafficking; and • Human Exploitation and Border Protection – prosecutes child exploitation, human trafficking and slavery offences, people smuggling, migration offences and more. The CDPP website has a range of case reports outlining some of the interesting work being done in these areas. What are your student and graduate opportunities? How can individuals apply? For information regarding any current vacancies or recruitment opportunities, please visit CDPP’s website.

What qualities does the CDPP look for in future graduates? The CDPP looks for candidates with a strong interest in progressing a career as a prosecutor who also value integrity, honesty, and impartiality, and the opportunity to contribute to a safer Australia. Relevant work experience is highly regarded. Working alongside experienced prosecutors, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging matters and develop your legal skills with our Continuing Legal Education Program. Ideally, candidates will have a strong academic record, enjoy collaborating as a member of a team and be willing to embrace new ways of working in a digitally enabled workplace. Candidates must be admitted as a legal practitioner in an Australian state or territory.