South Australia Police
Job reference: 846536
Location: 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Term full‐time vacancy up to 12 months.
Job Overview
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 is also responsible for the supervision, development, leadership and support and health and safety of all subordinate staff under their control.
The Senior Prosecuting Solicitor is expected to act in accordance with the ethics of the legal profession.
Responsibilities
* Provide prosecution services including adjudication, negotiation and advocacy.
* Manage prosecution files across full range of complexity.
* Supervise, develop, lead and support subordinate staff.
* Ensure health and safety of all subordinate staff.
* Act in accordance with the ethics of the legal profession.
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 practising certificate.
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 programme.
Benefits
* Access to Government Employee Housing for eligible members.
* Access to a range of training and professional development programmes.
* Flexible working arrangements and accrual of flexi‐time for any time worked over the standard hours.
* Health and wellbeing services, including onsite gym, health assessments, nutrition programmes and Fitness Passport membership.
* A range of special leave options for compassionate, caregiving and cultural needs.
* Salary packaging options and additional superannuation contribution options.
Salary
LE4 – $133,349 – $144,816 per annum.
Applications close
24/06/2026 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.
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 encourages 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.
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