South Australia Police
Job reference: 833987
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Term full-time vacancy up to 30/06/2026.
The Senior Prosecuting Solicitor, Prosecution Training Unit (PTU) is accountable to the Manager, PTU for the provision of prosecution services including adjudication, negotiation and advocacy and is actively involved in the provision of staff development and education. The Senior Prosecuting Solicitor PTU is expected to actively co-ordinate the training and professional development function with regard to solicitors within the prosecution function, in addition to developing, reviewing and conducting training more generally. The incumbent is also responsible for providing direction, development, leadership and support and for ensuring the health and safety of those under their supervision for the duration of any training courses, and providing guidance to all staff more generally. The Senior Prosecuting Solicitor is expected to act in accordance with the ethics of the legal profession.
South Australia Police offers:
* Access to a range of training and professional development programs.
* Various flexible working arrangement options and accrual of flexi time for any time worked over the standard hours.
* Access to free onsite gyms and a range of health and wellbeing services, including health assessments, nutrition programs and Fitness Passport membership.
* A range of special leave options for compassionate, caregiving and cultural needs.
* Various salary packaging and additional superannuation contribution options.
Special Conditions
* The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
* The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
* Some out of hours work may be required.
* Intra/interstate travel may be a requirement of the position.
* The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL's iEngage program.
Requirements
* A degree in law and admitted (or eligible to be admitted) as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia.
* Possession of an unrestricted practicing certificate.
Salary
LE4 - $118,529- $129,582 per annum.
Enquiries Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online. Applicants must submit a covering letter (two pages) addressing the essential minimum requirements of the role outlined in the Position Information Document, a current resume and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager. Applicants external to SAPOL must complete an RF2099 Pre-Employment Declaration Form and submit this with their application.
South Australia Police is dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration with First Nations communities in South Australia as we shape a culturally responsive and inclusive workplace for First Nations employees. Our vision is to create safer communities by strengthening the bonds of mutual respect, understanding, and partnerships between police and First Nations peoples. By deepening our appreciation and understanding of First Nations cultures and acknowledging the past, we are committed to focusing on the present and moving forward together into the future.
To strengthen our workforce, South Australia Police encourage applications from First Nations peoples. South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. People with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Applications close: 24/03/2026 5:00 PM
Attachments
* PID - LE4 Senior Prosecuting Solicitor.pdf
* RF2099 - Pre-Employment Dec.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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