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South Australia Police Job reference: 837975 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Short Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone MAJOR INDICTABLE CHARGE ADVICE TEAM (MICAT) Term full-time vacancy up to 26/2/2027. Prosecution Services Branch (PSB) is responsible for the delivery of the prosecution function for SAPOL contributing to the Corporate Business Plan Program 2. Crime and criminal justice services by providing an effective criminal justice service. The Senior Legal Officer leads and directs research and analysis, and the preparation of high level legal documentation, advice and policy of a complex or politically sensitive nature of strategic impact to SAPOL. Officers may be required to lead, manage and deliver prosecution services for complex, specialised or politically sensitive summary, minor and major indictable offences including adjudication, negotiation and advocacy and representing SAPOL. The Senior Legal Officer will support the Major Indictable Charge Advice Team, a joint trial venture between the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and SAPOL, utilising the services of ODPP in the major Indictable pre-committal space and creating efficiencies for ODPP, SAPOL and the Courts Administration Authority. The incumbent will provide support and advice to prosecutors involved in the adjudication, file preparation and charge determination functions in the Major Indictable Brief Unit including liaising with the prosecutors of the ODPP. The Senior Legal Officer may have management responsibilities (as established or instructed by the Officer in Charge Prosecution Services Branch through consultation and agreement) and is expected to operate within broad policy or SAPOL guidelines and with professional independence and judgement to undertake and manage or independently lead a wide variety of the more difficult legal work handled by the Branch. The incumbent is also responsible for the development, health and safety of all staff under their control and for maintaining a discrimination and harassmentfree work and service delivery environment. The incumbent is expected to act and provide advice in accordance with the ethics and obligations of the legal profession. South Australia Police offers: Access to a range of training and professional development programs. Various flexible working arrangement options and accrual of flexi time for any time worked over the standard hours. Access to free onsite gyms and a range of health and wellbeing services, including health assessments, nutrition programs and Fitness Passport membership. A range of special leave options for compassionate, caregiving and cultural needs. Various salary packaging and additional superannuation contribution options. Special Conditions The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check. The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent. Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required. The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOLs iEngage program. Requirements A degree in law and admitted, or eligible for admission, as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia and possession of an unrestricted Practicing Certificate. Salary LE5 - $157,720 - $171,999 per annum. Enquiries Martin Hayter 7322 4431 [email protected] Application Instructions All applications must be submitted online. Applicants must submit a covering letter (two pages) addressing the essential minimum requirements of the role outlined in the Position Information Document, a current resume and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager. Applicants external to SAPOL must complete an RF2099 Pre-Employment Declaration Form and submit this with their application. EEO Statements South Australia Police is dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration with First Nations communities in South Australia as we shape a culturally responsive and inclusive workplace for First Nations employees. Our vision is to create safer communities by strengthening the bonds of mutual respect, understanding, and partnerships between police and First Nations peoples. By deepening our appreciation and understanding of First Nations cultures and acknowledging the past, we are committed to focusing on the present and moving forward together into the future. To strengthen our workforce, South Australia Police encourage applications from First Nations peoples. South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. 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, barrierfree recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Applications close: 05/04/2026 11:00 PM Attachments LE5 PID - Senior Legal Officer PID - Feb 2026.pdf RF2099 - Pre-Employment Dec.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr