External Junior Counsel Application e-Form

To apply to be part of our External Junior Counsel Panel, complete the form below.

Please note that this form must be completed at once as there is no option to save part way through. Navigating away from this form while inputting information is also not recommended. Ensure you review the applicable selection criteria (Level 1 or Level 2) before you commence your application.

If you have any questions or require assistance, you can email - counselpanel@cdpp.gov.au.

Applicant Information
How do you describe your gender?
[Gender refers to current gender, which may be different to sex recorded at birth and may be different to what is indicated on legal documents] 
Do you identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person?
In which country where you born?
Do you speak a language other than English at home?
Do you have an ongoing disability?
Level
What level are you applying for?
Jurisdiction (secondary option)
Please nominate any other secondary jurisdiction(s) in which you are prepared to appear.
CDPP briefed
Have you been briefed by the CDPP in the last 12 months?
Current Security Clearance
Some of the offences that the CDPP prosecutes relate to national security and may require you to hold an Australian Government security clearance. Do you currently hold an Australian Government security clearance?
Preparedness to Undergo Security Clearance
Would you be willing to undergo security clearance, or upgrade your current security clearance, if required?
If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of the above questions, please provide full details
Current Chambers
Street address
Is the correspondence address different to the street address?
Correspondence address
Criminal convictions, disciplinary proceedings etc.
Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence in Australia or overseas or have charges pending against you in Australia or overseas?
Have you ever been the subject of disciplinary proceedings or enquiry by your employer or other professional body which has resulted in you being cautioned/reprimanded/having conditions imposed on your practising certificate/having proceedings commenced against you for unsatisfactory professional conduct or professional misconduct?
Have you ever been the subject of civil proceedings for negligence or breach of trust?
Have you ever been declared bankrupt?
Do you have any conflict of interest, real or apparent, if engaged by the CDPP?
Has the CDPP or an OPP ever withdrawn instructions from you?
Professional qualifications
Qualification for the Bar
Are you still a reader?
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At a minimum you must complete the 'year' fields below. Where possible, full dates should be provided.
Selection criteria (level 1)
Please explain why you want to join the CDPP external counsel panel and your understanding of the role of a prosecutor. Include in your answer the qualities, skills and experience you possess (including advocacy and advice work) which would make you an effective prosecutor for the CDPP. When listing advocacy experience, please provide some detail regarding the nature of appearances undertaken. Maximum of 500 words
Please outline any prior experience you have working on e-trials or with e-briefs, and your interest and/or ability to work with e-briefs. Please detail any other relevant knowledge and experience, for example training courses attended, knowledge and experience obtained from employment prior to becoming a barrister, pro bono work etc. Maximum of 500 words.
Please outline the types of matters you have appeared in relevant to the CDPP's work, this should include jury trials and appeals you have appeared in, whether led or unled.
Please note that different selection criteria apply for Level 1 and Level 2. Please consider the selection criteria for the level you are applying for when answering the questions in this section.
Selection criteria (level 2)
Please explain why you want to join the CDPP external counsel panel and your understanding of the role of a prosecutor. Include in your answer the qualities, skills and experience you possess (including trial advocacy experience and complex advice work) which would make you an effective prosecutor for the CDPP. When listing advocacy experience, please provide some detail regarding the nature of appearances undertaken. Maximum of 500 words.
Please outline any prior experience you have working on e-trials or with e-briefs, and your interest and/or ability to work with e-briefs. Please detail any other relevant knowledge and experience, for example training courses attended, knowledge and experience obtained from employment prior to becoming a barrister, pro bono work etc. Maximum of 500 words.
Please outline the types of matters you have appeared in relevant to the CDPP's work, this should include jury trials and appeals you have appeared in, whether led or unled.
Please note that different selection criteria apply for Level 1 and Level 2. Please consider the selection criteria for the level you are applying for when answering the questions in this section.
Professional referees - not CDPP staff
Please list two professional referees. You may not include a CDPP employee as a referee in this section. However, please note that we may contact other people, including CDPP employees to discuss your suitability to undertake Commonwealth prosecution work.
Declaration
I declare that the information contained in this form is true and complete. I understand that if any statement is found to be false or misleading, or I have withheld relevant information, then my application may be disqualified or I may be removed from the Panel. I understand that inclusion on the Panel does not confer an entitlement to work. If my application is successful, I undertake to advise the CDPP of any changes to my circumstances that may affect my suitability to remain on the Panel.