Prosecuting Solicitor

South Australia Police; Kadina; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Government Employee Housing

Training and professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing services (onsite)

Special leave options

Salary packaging & superannuation

Job summary

South Australia Police in Kadina is seeking a Prosecuting Solicitor for a full-time, short-term contract up to 12 months with potential extension. The role reports to the Prosecution Unit Manager and involves handling prosecution files with adjudication, negotiation and advocacy across complex matters.

Applicants must hold a law degree and be admitted (or eligible) to the Supreme Court of South Australia and possess an unrestricted practicing certificate.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• The Prosecuting Solicitor is accountable to the Prosecution Unit Manager for the provision of prosecution services including adjudication, negotiation and advocacy.
• The Prosecuting Solicitor is expected to manage prosecution files across the full range of complexity.
• The Prosecuting Solicitor is expected to act in accordance with the ethics of the legal profession.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Legal research

Prosecution experience

Court proceedings

Education

Law degree

Admitted to Supreme Court of South Australia

Job description

South Australia Police

Job reference: 854442

Location: 5554 - KADINA

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Term full-time vacancy up to 12 months with possibility for extension.

Prosecution Services Branch (PSB) consists of a Strategy and Support Section encompassing the Major Indictable Brief Unit, Prosecution Support, Policy and Advice, Training and Administration; and an Operations Section consisting of 15 general prosecution units.

The Prosecuting Solicitor is accountable to the Prosecution Unit Manager for the provision of prosecution services including adjudication, negotiation and advocacy. The Prosecuting Solicitor is expected to manage prosecution files across the full range of complexity.

The Prosecuting Solicitor is expected to act in accordance with the ethics of the legal profession.

South Australia Police offers:

• Access to Government Employee Housing for eligible members


• 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 a range of health and wellbeing services, including onsite gyms, 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

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.

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.

Salary

LE3 - $112,715 - $120,823 per annum.

Enquiries

Prosecution Workforce Planning

[email protected]

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

08/09/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments

• PID - LE3 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.