About This Role We are currently looking for an experienced and motivated lawyer to join the VGSO as a Solicitor in our Police Advisory Branch (PAB).
Role Criminal law, police duties, powers and responsibilitiesStatutory interpretation, criminal disclosure obligations and subpoenasAdministrative law, privacy and information sharingForensic procedures and intervention order applicationsSummary prosecutions and emergency managementProceedings in the Court of AppealAbout The VGSO The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) serves the rule of law exclusively for the State.
The VGSO provides responsive legal services to the Victorian Government and public sector, aiming to role model and live by the values of Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.About The Branch The Police Advisory Branch (PAB) is a VGSO work unit located at Victoria Police's corporate headquarters in Docklands.
The primary objective is to provide legal services to the Chief Commissioner of Police and Victoria Police personnel across the State, including strategic legal advice and representation in relation to police administration and enforcement activities.Legal services cover statutory interpretation, criminal law, privacy and information sharing, police functions and powers, protection of vulnerable witnesses, media and defamation, forensic procedures, intervention order applications, and emergency management.
The advisory function emphasises timely advice under pressure of time and sound judgement.About The Role This is an exciting new role where you will be involved in a broad and diverse range of matters, including but not limited to:Criminal law, police duties, powers and responsibilitiesStatutory interpretation, criminal disclosure obligations and subpoenasAdministrative law, privacy and information sharingForensic procedures and intervention order applicationsSummary prosecutions and emergency managementProceedings in the Court of AppealBenefits VGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate and cooperative work environment with mentorship, opportunities for career development, and a flexible hybrid work arrangement.Note: A baseline security clearance or Negative Vetting 1 or 2 is required or willingness to obtain one.How To Apply If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now.
Applications must include a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) and a resume.
It is not required to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately, but please outline relevant skills and experience in your cover letter.
For more information, view the attached position description or contact Andrew McLellan, Talent Acquisition Advisor, at or Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday 20 September 2025.
Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.
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📌 Solicitor, Police Advisory
🏢 Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
📍 Melbourne