South Australia Police Job reference: 852651 Location: 5165 - CHRISTIES BEACH Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone South Australia Police is seeking an experienced Prosecuting Solicitor to join our Christies Beach Prosecution Unit in an ongoing full time or part-time capacity.

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 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 gym, 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.

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 admitted (or eligible to be admitted) as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia.

Possession of an unrestricted practicing certificate.

A sound ability to conduct legal research (statute and common law) and analyse and prepare legal opinions.

Experience in legal practice (criminal).

Experience in the conduct of matters before Courts of Summary Jurisdiction (or higher) in Australia.

A sound knowledge of criminal law.

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

Enquiries Prosecution Workforce

Planning [email protected] 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. 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: 25/08/2026 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.

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