Description:
Attorney-General's DepartmentJob reference: 665380
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Classification: LEC1, LEC2, LEC3, LEC4 and LEC5
Salary Range: $71,903-$78,045, $86,824-$93,227, $101,768-$111,920, $122,540-$133,250 and $144,353-$157,681+ superannuation
Duration: up to 12 months
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: Multiple
Closing Date: 11:30 PM, Thursday 24 April 2025
About the Opportunity
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) offers a rewarding opportunity to practice criminal law in a supportive and collegiate environment. This is an exceptional opportunity to learn and grow alongside your peers where you can meaningfully contribute to the criminal justice system. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is offering opportunities for Solicitors at all levels of experience to join the Office. This is an opportunity to embark on a career-defining legal role which will see you work alongside peers and experienced solicitors and prosecutors in the dynamic environment of the ODPP.
The primary purpose of the Solicitor is to contribute to the conduct of legal matters through the South Australian Judicial system. You will have daily interaction with legal and non-legal staff within ODPP as well as a wide range of stakeholders including SAPOL, defence counsel, court officials, victims and witnesses. The duties and responsibilities performed by a solicitor include preparing ODPP files for prosecution, liaising with victims of crime and appearing in court on the instructions of the Director in the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts of South Australia.
To be successful in this role, you will have a strong sense of social justice and hold integrity as a key personal value. Candidates will be considered at a level commensurate with their legal practicing experience.
About the Business
The ODPP is an office of approximately 185 staff, comprising both legal and administrative functions. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was established through the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, 1991 to provide an effective, fair and independent criminal prosecution service for the people of South Australia. The Office is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards.
For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and ODPP, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ .
Special Conditions for Employment
Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Applicants are required to be currently admitted or eligible to be admitted as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia and hold or be eligible to hold a practicing certificate.
Additional Notes
You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.
For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Tali Costi, Senior Solicitor , ODPP on 08 7322 7055 or tali.costi@sa.gov.au .
Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.
The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ .
Applications close: 24/04/2025 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- Job Application Pack.pdf
- LEC1 Solicitor JP.pdf
- LEC2 Solicitor JP.pdf
- LEC3 Solicitor JP.pdf
- LEC4 Solicitor JP.pdf
- LEC5 Solicitor JP.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.