Why work with us: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.

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) 8226 1555 8226 1555) or email [email protected]

Further information:

This is a full time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract.

For further information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number 862104. Applications are to 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.

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.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications close at 11.30 pm on 2 November 2026.

📌 Senior Solicitor (Adelaide)
🏢 Department for Education
📍 Adelaide