Victorian Government

<h2>Overview</h2>
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $81,496 - $98,955
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/20047832E
This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career and obtain experience working as a Police Lawyer in the Specialist Legal &amp; 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.
This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career and obtain experience working as a Police Lawyer in the Specialist Legal &amp; 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 &amp; 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:
<ul>
<li>Case managing files on behalf of Victoria Police.</li>
<li>Liaising with internal stakeholders to obtain instructions and provide advice.</li>
<li>Preparing and/or reviewing briefings and advice to stakeholders to inform their decision-making.</li>
<li>Reviewing legislation and providing legal advice.</li>
<li>Preparing matters for hearing including obtaining and perusing relevant information and drafting affidavits and legal contentions.</li>
<li>Appearing on behalf of the Chief Commissioner in Tribunal matters or instructing external Counsel in matters.</li>
<li>Preparing briefs for external Counsel and liaising with Counsel.</li>
<li>Administrative tasks to ensure the delivery of high-quality legal services.</li>
</ul>
As the successful applicant, you will have:
<ul>
<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills to facilitate liaison between managers, police members and legal practitioners engaged by Victoria Police.</li>
<li>Excellent analytical skills to identify, coordinate and analyse relevant material required for legal proceedings.</li>
<li>Sound knowledge of Victoria Police's operating environment and organisational structure to inform decision-making in legal proceedings.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
</ul>
Requirements and relevant information:
<ul>
<li>One (1) x full time, fixed term until 30/06/2028 position available.</li>
<li>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).</li>
<li>This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.</li>
<li>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 opportunity. 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.</li>
</ul>
Your application must include:
<ul>
<li>Resume</li>
<li>Completed application form – the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.</li>
<li>Current Practicing Certificate</li>
</ul>
Applications close midnight, 22 October 2026.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
For further information, please contact: Managing Principal Lawyer, William Jones on (03) 8335 7187 or <a href="mailto:william.c.jones@police.vic.gov.au" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">william.c.jones@police.vic.gov.au</a>.
No recruitment agencies please.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email <a href="mailto:VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au</a> or on (03) 8335 6004.
About Us:
Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.
Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.
In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.
We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.”
If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.
***Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police:***<a href="https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps</a>
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Applications close Thursday 22 October 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
8 October 2026

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