Description

South Australia Police

Job reference: 694975

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Prosecuting Solicitor Pool will operate for a period of up to 12 months. Recommended applicants will be eligible for upcoming term/temporary opportunities. Positions are available across various metropolitan and regional locations within Prosecution Services Branch. Successful applicants may be contacted as positions become available.

Multiple short term and long term temporary contracts and vacancies are available at the LE2 and LE3 classification levels.

About the positions:

LE2 Prosecuting Solicitor

The Prosecuting Solicitor is accountable to the Supervising Senior Prosecutor for the provision of prosecution services including adjudication and less-complex advocacy. The Prosecuting Solicitor is expected to conduct prosecution files within the lower range of complexity and works under limited supervision and direction of the Supervising Senior Prosecutor. The Prosecuting Solicitor is expected to act in accordance with the ethics of the legal profession.

LE3 Prosecuting Solicitor

The Prosecuting Solicitor is accountable to the Supervising Senior Prosecutor 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. To work at the LE3 classification level, an unrestricted practicing certificate is required.

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 eligible to be admitted as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia with a restricted/unrestricted practicing certificate.

Salary

LE2 $81,667 - $92,627

LE3 $94,967 - $102,518

Enquiries

Workforce Planner

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 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.

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: 31/08/2026 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.