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.

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 career 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.

Applications Close:

5:00PM 01/09/2026

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