Benjamin comes to the Bar as an experienced advocate. Prior to being called to the Bar, Benjamin was a Federal Prosecutor for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP), with tenures at the Melbourne and Brisbane offices. In that role, he managed large and complex evidentiary briefs, multi-agency prosecutions and provided advice on Commonwealth indictable matters including white collar crime, drug trafficking, human exploitation and money laundering. Further, Benjamin's role at the CDPP allowed him to work in conjunction with many State and Federal government agencies including the Australian Federal Police, Australian Border Force, Australian Government Solicitor, Victoria Police, Queensland Police Service and Department of Home Affairs.

Earlier, Benjamin was an Associate to Her Honour Judge Morrish of the County Court and Her Honour Judicial Registrar Tueno of the Supreme Court. Here he gained knowledge and experience in Common Law and Criminal trials, serious injury applications and s198A/B hearings as well as an insight into judicial reasoning.

Benjamin holds a Bachelor of Laws - with Distinction and a Bachelor of International Studies - with Distinction from Deakin University.

Benjamin is reading with David Oldfield and his senior mentor is Anthony Young KC.