Every child and young person deserves a great education.
We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.
Together we will make our education system the best it can be.
When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
About The Role The Senior Solicitor is accountable to the Chief Legal Officer, Legal Services and the Assistant Director, Legal Services and is responsible for assisting and supporting the delivery of legal, policy and governance functions across the Department for Education (DfE) including provision of high quality, strategic policy and legal advice to Senior Executive.
The Senior Solicitor will be responsible for the effective and timely delivery of legal services and advice across DfE, contribute to the delivery of appropriate governance and associated advisory services in DfE; and ensure the delivery and maintenance of efficient work practices within the Legal Services Directorate.
The role provides leadership and support to a team of in-house solicitors and assists with referrals to the Crown Solicitor's Office.
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in Law
- Admitted as a Practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia (or be eligible for admission)
- Unrestricted practising certificate
- Minimum of 7 years post admission legal practising experience
Desirable:
Nil Special conditions The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.
The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
Remuneration
LE4 $138,016 - $149,885 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Rebecca Walker, Assistant Director, Legal Services, via tel: (08) 822 61737 or email: [email protected]
Application instructions
Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional Note
This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract.
Applications close: 02/11/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- LE4 - Senior Solicitor - Position Description - October 2026.pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.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.
📌 Senior Solicitor (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Adelaide
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