VACANCY
OSC 03/2025: PROSECUTOR
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Online Safety Commission invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the vacancy referred
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Legal Representation and Advice
- Prosecute trials in the Magistrates and High Court, appeals in the appellate courts and provide legal advice to the Commissioner.
Legal Research and Document Drafting
- Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents.
Cross-Agency Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with the Fiji Police Force, the Office of the DPP, Child Protection Agencies, Gender Advocacy Agencies and Cybersecurity unit to ensure coordinated investigations and prosecutions of online harm.
Compliance and Ethical Standards
- Ensuring compliance with procedures and ethical standards.
Collaboration and Teamwork
- Collaborating with the Online Safety Commission team to realise targets and goals.
Handling Complex Cases
- Leading and managing complex legal cases.
Compliance with Procedures
- Ensure that prosecution are conducted in line with the laws of Fiji including but not limited to the 2013 Constitution, Online Safety Act 2018 and Criminal Procedure Act 2009.
Training and Capacity Building
- Conduct training to OSC legal and investigation staff.
Liaising with Complainants and Witnesses
- Conduct witness conferencing.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Document prosecutorial outcomes, legal trends, statistics to support OSC reporting and contribute to national efforts to combat harmful digital behaviour.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Key Requirements:
- Professionally qualified under the provisions of the Legal Practitioners Act 2009.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Prosecutor.
- Proven experience of managing cases and conducting hearing/trials with minimum supervision.
- Knowledge of online safety issues, trends, and regulatory frameworks.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong analytical, interpretive and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of the team.
- Excellent research skills.
- Ability to draft charges, affidavits and legal submissions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Planning and organisation skills and the ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead support staff.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- High level of integrity and commitment to public service values as outlined in the 2013 Constitution of the Republic of Fiji.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Submission Requirements:
- Cover Letter
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates
Submission Deadline:
4.00pm, Friday 27 June 2025
Submit via Email:careers@onlinesafetycommission.com
Or by Post/Hand Delivery to:
Vacancy Number
- The Commissioner – Online Safety Commission
- Level 9 Suvavou House, 401 Victoria Parade, Suva
- G.P.O. Box 51 Government Buildings, Suva