Senior Advocate - Legal Services, Victoria Police

About the role

Victoria Police is recruiting two Senior Advocates for its Legal Services, within the Prosecutions Branch Advocacy Unit of the Courts and Prosecution Services Division. The role is based in Melbourne but supports Prosecution Units across Victoria, and offers in-court advocacy experience. It is a full-time, fixed-term position until 30 June 2030.

Key responsibilities

• Appear on behalf of Victoria Police in a wide range of criminal and family violence Magistrates Court matters across the state.
• Coordinate and manage prosecutions, including preparing and overseeing court matters, contest mentions and contested hearings, and instructing counsel where needed.
• Provide advice, mentoring and professional development to Prosecutors and Police Lawyers in Prosecutions Branch.
• Prepare high-level written advice in areas of specialisation.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Required profile

• Admission to practice as an Australian lawyer (unrestricted practising certificate).
• Demonstrated advocacy experience, preferably prosecutorial, with knowledge of criminal law, evidence and procedure.
• Experience giving high-level oral and written advice, and a record of ethical behaviour aligned with Victoria Police's Code of Ethics, Financial Code of Practice, Victims' Charter and Human Rights Charter.
• Ability to work in a team under tight deadlines and to manage several complex matters.
• Australian citizen, permanent resident or holder of a valid work permit or visa; current valid Australian driver's licence.
• Pre-employment checks, which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.

What we offer

• Salary of $116,413 - $140,849 (VPS 5); start at the base of the range, with possible negotiation up to the range.
• Flexible working arrangements supported by the organisation.

Applications close midnight on 19 November 2026 and must be submitted through the Victorian Government careers website or Seek, with a resume, cover letter, completed application form and a copy of the unrestricted practising certificate. No recruitment agencies.