Group
Occupation
281237 Police Prosecutor
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
281237 Police Prosecutor
Pleads cases on behalf of the prosecution in lower courts.
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Prepares and presents cases on behalf of the prosecution in lower courts, such as local and magistrates courts
- Prepares legal documents, such as briefs of evidence, statements, and subpoenas
- Examines and cross-examines witnesses in court
- Presents arguments and evidence to the court
- Advises police officers on legal matters and provides guidance on the preparation of cases