Role Status: Full time term vacancy until 9 April 2027
Remuneration: $118,529 - $129,582
Role Details:
Step into the Senior Solicitor role within Legal Services in Adelaide and be a trusted adviser on critical child protection decisions. You will advise leaders on urgent, complex matters, guide practitioners on the ground, and assess legal risk when it matters most. With scope to mentor solicitors, shape policy and improve systems, your work will be visible, valued and meaningful. If you thrive on complexity, sound judgement and purpose, you will find both challenge and impact here.
In this role, you will
* Provide timely written and verbal legal advice on complex and sensitive matters
* Advise executives and senior leaders on strategic, policy and operational issues
* Identify legal risk and recommend practical actions to manage exposure
* Prepare high quality briefings, correspondence and legal documentation
* Liaise with the Crown Solicitor's Office and coordinate legal instructions
* Supervise and support solicitors, building capability and consistent practice
To be successful
You bring significant experience as a legal practitioner, with a track record of consistently providing clear, timely advice in complex and sensitive matters. You can supervise and support less experienced practitioners, set expectations, and help build capability across a legal team.
You have strong expertise in identifying and assessing legal risk, drafting substantial legal documents, and advising on public and administrative law. You can work autonomously, make sound decisions under pressure, and communicate confidently with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.
You are calm, professional and collaborative, with strong judgement and discretion. You build trusted relationships, support safe and inclusive workplaces, and model respectful practice when working with practitioners and executives. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.
Why you'll love it here, DCP benefits that matter
We know a great career is about more than the work you do. It is also about feeling supported, valued, and able to thrive. At DCP, you will enjoy:
* A collaborative team environment, working alongside people committed to best practice and meaningful impact
* Flexible work options, tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life
* Recognition and growth, celebrating achievements and supporting development opportunities across DCP
* Generous leave, including leave loading to help you rest and recharge
* Paid parental and partner leave, providing additional paid time to support you and your family
* Health and fitness perks, including discounted Fitness Passport memberships and free flu vaccinations
* Wellbeing support, confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family
About the Business:
The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.
Special Conditions:
Essential: Admitted as a legal practitioner in the Supreme Court of South Australia
To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the 'apply' button.
Enquiries: Nicole Lancaster - Manager, Legal Services on email:
The department values an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community.
To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.
Applications Close: 12 February :00 PM