Senior Prosecuting Solicitor

South Australia Police; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing services

Salary packaging options

Professional development

Job summary

South Australia Police in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Prosecuting Solicitor on a full-time, short-term contract up to 12 months. You will lead prosecution services, advise on adjudication, negotiation and advocacy, and manage complex files with responsibility for supervision and staff wellbeing.

You will act with professional ethics, contribute to health and safety of the team and participate in SAPOL’s flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in law and admitted (or eligible to be admitted) as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia.
• Unrestricted practising certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Provide prosecution services including adjudication, negotiation and advocacy.
• Manage prosecution files across the full range of complexity.
• Supervise, develop, lead and support subordinate staff and health and safety.

Skills

Prosecution

Criminal justice system

Leadership

Education

Law degree

Admitted to SA Supreme Court

Job description

Term full-time vacancy up to 12 months.

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.

South Australia Police

Job reference

854474

Location

5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status

Short Term Contract

Eligibility

Open to Everyone

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 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

LE4 - $138,016 - $149,885 per annum.

Enquiries

Prosecution Workforce Planning

[email protected]

Applications close:

08/09/2026 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.

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.