Legal Support Officer (Courts and Prosecutions)

About the role

Victoria Police is recruiting a Legal Support Officer for its Courts and Prosecutions Division (CPSD), based in the Melbourne Prosecutions Unit and supporting the Melbourne Magistrates' and Children's Courts. The role sits within the prosecution team, reporting initially to the Unit Manager, and offers training and professional development. It is a full-time, ongoing position with a salary of $62,104 to $79,753.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, record, manage and maintain large volumes of briefs of evidence in hard copy and electronically, accurately and on time.
• Prepare briefs for court by cross-referencing the court list against filed and electronic briefs.
• Answer enquiries and perform reception duties, giving timely advice to managers and stakeholders, and answer phone calls.
• Maintain group email accounts, sort and book incoming and outgoing mail, and build professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Undertake other duties as required by line managers.

Required profile

• Australian citizen, permanent resident or holder of a valid work permit or visa.
• Previous experience in Legal Services and/or Criminal Justice is highly regarded; a degree is also highly regarded.
• Proven record of ethical behaviour and commitment to the Victoria Police code of ethics and organisational values.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines, and flexibility to adapt to change.

Required skills

• High level of planning and organisation, with attention to security requirements.
• Well-developed computer skills.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a small team.

Applicants must submit a resume and a completed application form through the Victorian Government careers website or Seek by midnight on 12 November 2026. Pre-employment checks, which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening, are required.