About the Role

As a Level 3 Legal Practitioner in Prosecution Services, you will be trusted to provide critical legal advice to members of DPFEM in relation to summary prosecutions and electable indicatable matters.   The role will also provide training and direction to police prosecutors and other DPFEM legal practitioners attached to Prosecution Services.

The position will offer a variety of broad and challenging work experiences and opportunities to assist with the provision of legal services that are critical for the delivery of outcomes that provide benefit to DPFEM and the community.

In providing this ongoing benefit, staff at Prosecution Services have a high degree of personal satisfaction and a sense of achievement.  This role will be in an environment where the contribution of the individual to the overall team environment is highly valued, but the role is expected to be conducted with a high degree of personal autonomy,  initiative, flexibility, and independence.

Period of Appointment

Permanent, full-time.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight

Duties

The Legal Practitioner will undertake litigation on behalf of, and provide legal services and support to, the Department.

Essential Requirements

Pre-Employment Checks 

The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:

• Arson and fire setting;
• Sexual offences;
• Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
• Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
• Making false declarations;
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Trafficking of narcotic substance;
• False alarm raising. 

Desirable Requirements

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

005411 - SoD - Legal Practitioner - Level 3.docx

005411 - SoD - Legal Practitioner - Level 3.pdf

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf

DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe.  

As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times.

How to Apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. 

Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6173 2136

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Further Information

For further information on this position, please contact Inspector Nicholas Clark on (03) 6777 3893