Helen Roberts SC appointed to Supreme Court of NSW

Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Experienced barrister Helen Roberts SC has been appointed to the Supreme Court of NSW.

Ms Roberts began her legal career as tipstaff to the late Supreme Court of NSW Justice Kim Santow.

She later worked as an associate to former High Court of Australia Chief Justice Murray Gleeson AC KC before joining the NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in 1999.

Ms Roberts went onto hold senior positions with the NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office, the Northern Territory ODPP and as Deputy Coroner for the Northern Territory.

Returning to the NSW ODPP, she was appointed a Crown Prosecutor in 2010, as Senior Counsel in 2021 and Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions in 2022.

Ms Roberts is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales and previously co-chaired the NSW Bar Association’s Criminal Law Committee.

She replaces Justice Mark Ierace, who has served on the bench since 2019, and will be sworn in on March 16.

Attorney General Michael Daley said:

“Ms Roberts is an exceptional lawyer who has enjoyed a distinguished career as a crown prosecutor and brings to the bench extensive experience in the administration of justice.

“Her expertise, integrity and dedication will be an asset to the Supreme Court of NSW. This appointment will strengthen the court’s capacity to deliver timely and fair justice to the community.”