This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career and obtain experience working as a Senior Police Lawyer in the Courts & Prosecution Services 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.
This role is located within the Prosecutions Branch, Courts and Prosecutions Services Division, Legal Services. Initial duties will be based out of either the Seymour or Wangaratta Prosecutions Unit. Alongside sworn police prosecutors, Senior Police Lawyers prosecute in both the Magistrates' and Children's Courts. Their duties include representing Victoria Police within various practice areas, including summary crime, youth crime, therapeutic justice including Drug Court, ARC Court and family violence. They are also involved in supporting Victoria Police's response to bail reform.
To meet service delivery at the Magistrates' and Children's Courts in the Hume Region we are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and dedicated Senior Police Lawyer to be an integral part of the prosecution team.
The role is advocacy focused, and it is anticipated that you will have some prior in-court advocacy experience. The successful applicant will also be provided opportunities for training and professional development through courses and on the job training.



This training includes the opportunity to complete the Graduate Certificate of Police Prosecutions
- a nationally recognised qualification and a prerequisite to prosecuting criminal matters in the summary jurisdiction on behalf of Victoria Police.
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate an ability to appear as a court advocate and manage competing priorities effectively, with a sound understanding of the Victorian criminal justice system.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:Preparation and appearance work in both the Magistrates' and Children's Court jurisdictions within the summary crime, youth crime, therapeutic justice and family violence areas of practice.
Day-to-day support of police lawyers within your designated work group.
Development and general oversight of junior lawyers and other staff including the provision of support and mentoring.
Provision of legal advice in areas of skill and knowledge, including the drafting of court submissions.
Working with internal and external stakeholders across agencies to ensure cooperative and proactive approaches to addressing community harm.
Active engagement with the work group supervisory team including the management of portfolios, governance and planning responsibilities.




Establishment and maintenance of productive working relationships with all legal representatives and court staffProvision of support and assistance to Principal and Supervising Lawyers in the management of more complex cases heard in the County Court and other jurisdictions.
Provision of professional guidance to Legal Support Officers as directed.
As the successful applicant, you will have:Be admitted to practice as an Australian Lawyer.
Have an unrestricted Australian Practising Certificate or be immediately eligible to apply for one.
Have the ability to work in a team and in a developing and emerging work workplace.
Have a high level of resilience and emotional intelligence.
High level understanding and experience as a court advocate.
Have sound knowledge and understanding of the Victorian criminal justice system and a commitment to keeping abreast of changing trends, policies and legislation.
A current and valid Victorian Driver Licence.
Requirements and relevant information:One (1) x full-time, fixed term until 30/06/2028 position available.
The salary range for a VPS4 role is $100,894 to $114,476. 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 either the Seymour or Wangaratta Prosecutions Units (by negotiation with the preferred applicant).
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit

📌 Senior Police Lawyer (Seymour)
🏢 Victoria Police
📍 Seymour