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South Australia Police
Job reference: 683903
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Senior Prosecuting Solicitor Merit Pool for a period of up to 12 months
The Senior Prosecuting Solicitor Pool will operate for a period of up to 12 months. Recommended applicants will be eligible for upcoming term/temporary opportunities. Successful applicants may be contacted as positions become available.
The Senior Prosecuting Solicitor is accountable to the Prosecution Manager for the provision of prosecution services including adjudication, negotiation and advocacy. The Senior Prosecuting Solicitor is expected to manage prosecution files across the full range of complexity. The incumbent must be eligible to supervise restricted practitioners under the Legal Practitioners Education and Admission Council (LPEAC) and is also responsible for the supervision, development, leadership and support and health and safety of all subordinate staff under their control and for maintaining a discrimination and harassment free workplace.
In all regional locations (except Port Augusta Prosecution Unit) a Senior Prosecuting Solicitor is responsible for a range of administrative and functional activities associated with the ongoing performance of the unit and is therefore regarded as the Prosecution Supervisor. In these circumstances the Senior Prosecuting Solicitor, as the Prosecution Supervisor, reports to the Prosecution Manager, Regional, and provides criminal justice system expertise to the Tactical Coordination Group (TCG).
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 and intra/interstate travel may be required.
* 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
Craig Langton
* 7322 3958
SAPOL.ProsecutionWorkforcePlanner@police.sa.gov.au
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 an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and 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: 05/08/2025 5:00 PM
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.
Seniority level
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