ODPP careers
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) values results, professional growth, workforce diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.
Staff are actively encouraged and supported as individuals and have access to excellent working conditions, a range of work experiences, learning and development opportunities.
Entry level/paralegal employment opportunities
We have vacancies throughout various locations in Queensland and have chambers located in Beenleigh, Brisbane, Cairns, Ipswich, Maroochydore, Southport, Toowoomba and Townsville.
If you are looking for a position within the ODPP, please submit the following to ODPP Jobs at DPPJobs@justice.qld.gov.au:
- your current resume/CV
- a 2-page statement highlighting your interest, and
- an academic transcript.
Work experience
We offer a 4-week Work Experience Placement Program (WEPP) to law students who have a genuine interest in criminal law.
WEPP students gain practical experience by:
- being exposed to a wide variety of criminal law matters
- working as part of a professional team
- developing a comprehensive knowledge of the criminal justice system
- gaining skills through professional development opportunities.
We look for people who:
- can think on their feet
- are team players who can work under pressure with minimal supervision
- understand the criminal justice system
- can manage time effectively
- are skilled communicators with excellent negotiation, advocacy and interpersonal skills
- possess strong administrative, organisational, word processing and database skills.
For more information, please contact your relevant university work experience coordinator:
- Bond Law: cdc@bond.edu.au
- College of Law: Contact the College of Law Work Experience Coordinator
- Griffith University: lawcareers@griffith.edu.au
- James Cook University: placements@jcu.edu.au
- QUT Law: buslaw.wil@qut.edu.au
- Southern Cross University: wil@scu.edu.au
- University of Queensland Law: careers@bel.uq.edu.au
- University of Southern Queensland: careers@usq.edu.au
- University of Sunshine Coast: TechOpsWil@usc.edu.au