Solicitor - Investigations Support and Prosecutions
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Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) provided pay range
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Base pay range
A$97,955.00/yr - A$111,142.00/yr
Ongoing, full time role
Salary - VPS 4: $97,955 to $111,142 + 12% superannuation
Location - 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008
About the Organisation
EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria’s environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.
We are a workplace committed to new ways of working, EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.
The EPA Experience
* See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
* Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
* On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles
* Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options
About the role:
The Solicitor is a member of a unit primarily responsible for supporting EPA investigations leading to criminal prosecutions, civil enforcement proceedings and associated court orders. The position requires agility to undertake broader legal work as EPA’s demands and priorities require.
In this role you will:
* Prepare and review briefs for criminal prosecutions and assist in the process for the commencement of civil enforcement proceedings; act as Solicitor on the record for the EPA in litigation matters; prepare and implement management strategies for legal proceedings.
* Appear on behalf of EPA in various court jurisdictions, including mentions and case conferences; assist in preparing and instructing counsel in complex and sensitive matters.
* Provide strategic and tactical legal advice to investigators and regional Operations staff as required.
* Contribute to the upskilling of investigators and regional Operations staff, including in statutory investigative powers and in the preparation of briefs for criminal prosecutions and the process for the commencement of civil enforcement proceedings.
* Develop legal policy, procedures, and guidelines and contribute to strategic policy development.
Skills and experience:
* A relevant tertiary degree and/or post graduate qualifications in law.
* Admitted to practice as an Australian legal practitioner under the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014, ideally with a minimum of 2 years legal practice experience.
* Hold, or be eligible to hold, a practising certificate issued in Victoria.
* Experience in providing legal advice on criminal investigations and prosecutions, preferably within Government is desirable.
* A broad understanding of environmental regulation as it relates to pollution and waste is desirable.
To see the full position description: Click Here
How to Apply
Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on Monday, 11 August 2025 at 11:59PM.
Applicants Should Submit:
* Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations, and suitability to the role.
* Resume; including contact details of two referees.
For any enquiries relating to this role, please reach out to careers@epa.vic.gov.au
Need to know more?
All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances.
EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Government Administration and Environmental Services
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