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Vulnerable Witness Team Manager
Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 841475
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: SAES1
Duration: Up to 3 years
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Friday 24 April 2026

  

 

About the Opportunity

The Vulnerable Witness Teams (VWT) are responsible for the prosecution of major indictable offences involving children or persons with a cognitive impairment that affects their ability to communicate with the Court. This can involve vulnerable witnesses as complainants or as a witness. Team members in the VWT have the conduct of both vulnerable witness files and other types of offences prosecuted by the Director of Public Prosecutions. The evidence of vulnerable witnesses is usually pre-recorded in a prescribed interview, and the trials are dealt with as priority matters by the District Court and the trials are expedited. All members of the VWT must attend mandatory well checks every 6 months. 

 

The role of the Vulnerable Witness Team Manager is to be accountable to the Director for:

  • the management of the VWT of professional staff, including leadership, management, professional development and wellbeing;
  • oversight of legal work within the VWT, and for the conduct of complex and/or sensitive matters in the Supreme Court, District Court and other courts;
  • contributing to the fulfilment of the ODPP corporate obligations and to proactively participate in the business of the ODPP; and
  • promoting safe work practises, wellbeing and diversity within the workplace.

About the Business

The ODPP is an office of approximately 200 staff, comprising both legal and administrative functions. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was established through the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, 1991 to provide an effective, fair and independent criminal prosecution service for the people of South Australia. The Office is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards.

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also the Office of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions | Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

 

Special Conditions for Employment

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

  • Employment-related Screening Check required.
  • Some out of hours work may be required.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

 

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Tali Costi, Executive Managing Solicitor, Office of the Direct Public Prosecutions on 08 7322 7055 or tali.costi@sa.gov.au

 

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

The Attorney-General’s Department is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.  


Applications close: 24/04/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Job Application Pack - Executive.pdf
- SAES 1 Vulnerable Witness Team Manager Job and Person Specifications.pdf


Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.