Senior Police Lawyer (Fixed-Term)

About the role

Victoria Police is recruiting two Senior Police Lawyers (VPS 4) for the Legal Unit of Taskforce Kestrel, which manages Victoria Police's response to the Royal Commission into Integrity of Major Public and Civil Infrastructure Construction. The Legal Unit coordinates responses to notices served on Victoria Police under the Inquiries Act 2014, reviews large volumes of responding material, advises external counsel and supports submissions and hearings. The role is based in the Melbourne CBD and inner metro suburbs, at the Victoria Police Centre in Docklands, and is fixed-term until 30 June 2028.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the Legal Unit's documents as directed.
• Build knowledge of operational, policy and legislative frameworks to support responses to RCIMCP requests.
• Support the Supervising and Managing Principal Lawyer in formalising complex written and verbal legal advice to senior management.
• Consult, collaborate and negotiate with internal and external legal stakeholders.
• Advise and help develop formal correspondence and submissions in response to RCIMCP requests and findings.
• Assist in guiding Legal Unit staff and external stakeholders.
• Triage and submit responding materials through IT platforms, including eDiscovery software.

Required profile

• Proven ability to give sound legal advice to management on operational, policy and legislative matters.
• Knowledge of legal frameworks for law enforcement agencies, including public interest immunity.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines, and to guide staff as directed.
• Resilience and emotional intelligence.
• Existing baseline clearance or ability to obtain one, and an unrestricted practicing certificate.
• Australian citizenship, as National Security Vetting is required.
• Previous experience in justice or law enforcement is highly regarded.

Applications close midnight on 15 November 2026 and must be submitted through the Victorian Government careers website or Seek, with a resume and cover letter and current unrestricted practicing certificate. The salary range is $100,894 to $114,476 per year.