This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career and obtain experience working as a Police Lawyer in the Specialist Legal & Litigation Division of Legal Services, Victoria Police. Our vision is to be a centre of prosecutorial and legal excellence, with people who are recognised as being fair, just and valued partners in the Victorian justice system.
Legal Services provides legal services and advice to support policing, courts, and the Victorian community. Legal Services is led by an Executive Director (who is also the organisation's General Counsel) and employs over 800 staff spread across four divisions
- the Office of the Executive Director; the Specialist Legal and Litigation Division; the Courts & Prosecution Services Division; and the Legal Business Operations Division.
Victoria Police's Legal Services is enhancing its advocacy response to meet the expansion of court networks and jurisdictions across Victoria. Victoria Police is seeking to meet this demand with enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated advocates to prosecute a range of civil applications in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) primarily being review applications in respect of tobacco licences under the Tobacco Act 1997 but also including similar applications in relation to firearms licences, firearms prohibition orders, private security licences, freedom of information requests and licences relating to combat sports trainers and promoters.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:Case managing files on behalf of Victoria Police.
Liaising with internal stakeholders to obtain instructions and provide advice.
Preparing and/or reviewing briefings and advice to stakeholders to inform their decision-making.
Reviewing legislation and providing legal advice.




Preparing matters for hearing including obtaining and perusing relevant information and drafting affidavits and legal contentions.
Appearing on behalf of the Chief Commissioner in Tribunal matters or instructing external Counsel in matters.
Preparing briefs for external Counsel and liaising with Counsel.
Administrative tasks to ensure the delivery of high-quality legal services.
As the successful applicant, you will have:Excellent written and oral communication skills to facilitate liaison between managers, police members and legal practitioners engaged by Victoria Police.
Excellent analytical skills to identify, coordinate and analyse relevant material required for legal proceedings.
Sound knowledge of Victoria Police's operating environment and organisational structure to inform decision-making in legal proceedings.
Sound understanding and application of the professionalism, ethics and integrity required to manage sensitive and high-risk matters having regard to the State of Victoria's obligations as a model litigant and the integrity and reputation of Victoria Police.
Admission to practice as an Australian Lawyer and possess or immediately eligible to apply for a current Practicing Certificate. This can be a restricted Practicing Certificate.
Requirements and relevant information:One (1) x full time, fixed term until 30/06/2028 position available.




The salary range for a VPS3 role is $81,496 to $98,955 (covering salary ranges VPSG3.1 and VPSG3.2). Although it is standard practice for selected candidates to commence at the base of the salary range, genuine consideration will be given to a commencement salary within the available range that is commensurate with the successful candidate's knowledge, skills and experiences. This will be subject to negotiations with the Hiring Manager in the course of the selection process and may include the provision of evidence of a higher income and/or supporting documentation (as required).
This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
The successful applicant may be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
As a member of the Legal Services Department you will be located, on selection, at a specific office within a Division for a particular advertised prospect. However, given occasional legal service demand issues you may be required at times to undertake varied work within the Department. This supports the Departments commitment to a flexible and deployable legal workforce and professional development opportunities in a range of legal domains.
Your application must include:ResumeCompleted application form
- the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.
Current Practicing CertificateApplications close midnight, 22 October 2026.
Please Note: All applications will need to be sub

📌 Police Lawyer (Melbourne)
🏢 Victoria Police
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