About the role: This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career and obtain experience working as a Supervising Lawyer in the Courts & Prosecution Services Division of Legal Services at Victoria Police. Our vision is to be a centre of prosecutorial and legal excellence, with people who are recognised as being fair, just and valued partners in the Victorian justice system. Victoria Police's Legal Services provides legal services and advice to support policing, courts, and the Victorian community. Legal Services is led by an Executive Director (who is also the organisation's General Counsel) and employs over 800 staff spread across four divisions – the Office of the Executive Director; the Specialist Legal and Litigation Division; the Courts & Prosecution Services Division; and the Legal Business Operations Division. Victoria Police's Legal Services is continuing to enhance its expertise in the prosecution of sexual offences across Victoria. Victoria Police is seeking to continue supporting the growing cohort of Police Lawyers (including VPS staff) with enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated leaders to support the delivery of prosecution services across the State in the area of sexual offending prosecutions. In addition, and importantly, there is an increased focus on the provision of high level, specialised advice at the pre-charge stage. This role is located in the Specialist Prosecutions Branch, reporting to the Managing Principal Lawyer of the Specialist Sexual Offences Prosecution Unit. The role offers the opportunity to provide legal supervision, professional development, mentoring and support to teams of highly valued Police Lawyers with a focus on augmenting the experience of members deployed across metropolitan and regional Prosecutions Branch units. The role is primarily advocacy focused and may also require you to contribute to the development and implementation of processes and policies that underpin the services delivered in the area of sexual offence training and advocacy. As a Supervising Lawyer, you will have the opportunity to mentor and assist Police Lawyers in the prosecution of a range of sexual offences. The role will require you to develop and maintain collaborative internal relationships as well as work with external stakeholders across agencies, as part of a broad network that will ensure cooperative and proactive approaches to addressing community harm. Victoria Police is a professional, diverse and flexible workforce that continues to lead the way in victim centric support, whilst striving to prevent and reduce community harm. Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements. Your duties will include: Preparing and appearing in the Magistrates' Court to prosecute sexual offence maters at all stages (Mentions, Contests and Ancillary Hearings). Providing legal supervision and mentoring to Police Lawyers within the Unit and, on occasion, across Legal Services. The opportunity to assist in providing professional development to Police Lawyers across Legal Services. Providing pre-charge legal advice, as required, under supervision. Developing, engaging with and maintaining professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Assisting in the oversight of the services delivered by the Specialist Sexual Offences Prosecution Unit, as directed. Assisting in developing and implementing processes and practices to support the prosecution of matters managed by the Unit. As the successful applicant, you will have: Admission to practice as an Australian Lawyer (Unrestricted Practising Certificate). Advocacy experience. Ability to work in a team, in a developing and emerging work environment. High level understanding and experience in criminal law practice, preferably in the area of sexual offences Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation including significant historical developments High level of resilience. Experience in coaching, mentoring and developing Lawyers to undertake legal work, and A current and valid Drivers' Licence. Requirements and relevant information: One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available. The salary range for a VPS5.1 role is $116,413 to $140,849 (covering salary ranges VPSG5.1 and VPSG5.2). Although it is standard practice for selected candidates to commence at the base of the salary range, genuine consideration will be given to a commencement salary within the available range that is commensurate with the successful candidate's knowledge, skills and experiences. This will be subject to negotiations with the Hiring Manager in the course of the selection process and may include the provision of evidence of a higher income and/or supporting documentation (as required). This position is located at the Specialist Prosecutions Branch located at 456 Lonsdale St, Melbourne. However, travel to Victorian Courts around the state may be required. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening. As a member of Legal Services you will be located, on selection, at a specific office within a Division for a particular advertised opportunity. However, given occasional legal service demand issues you may be required at times to undertake varied work within the Department. This supports the Departments commitment to a flexible and deployable legal workforce and professional development opportunities in a range of legal domains. Your application must include: Resume Completed application form – the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement. Current unrestricted practicing certificate Applications close midnight, Thursday 21 May 2026. Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email. For further information, please contact: Jacky Verkade on 0484 337 865 or jacquelyn.verkade@police.vic.gov.au. No recruitment agencies please. We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 6004. About Us: Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety. Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate. In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation. We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.” If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you. Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps