Senior Prosecutor
The VFA supports the development of sustainable recreational and commercial fishing and aquaculture activities in Victoria and delivers recreational fishing and boating infrastructure projects and programs. We are committed to getting more people fishing by creating opportunities for people of all abilities to try fishing; to making it safer, cheaper and easier for the boating and fishing communities to get out on the water; and to making local seafood more readily available for everyone to enjoy.
Our function is to ensure that the Government, Victorian fishing sector and general community obtain the benefits of careful management to ensure demand can be sustainably supported into the future. This is achieved by matching demand to fish stocking and infrastructure, while providing up to date information on resource condition and supporting regulatory requirements.
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| Department: | Victorian Fisheries Authority |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Legal |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Work Location: | Negotiable |
| Reference: | VG/102334 |
| Closing Date: | 05-May-2024 |
| Salary Range: | $106,534 - $128,897 |
| Job Duration: | 12 months |
| Attachments: | PD_Position-Description-Senior Prosecutor - 102234.doc (Word, 724KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: | Ren￩e Venville, Manager, Operations Support 0448 713 342 or renee.venville@vfa.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
Senior Prosecutor
- Salary: $106,534 - $128,897 (Plus Superannuation)
- Fixed term 12 months
- Usual hours of work: Full or Part time (flexibility may be available)
- Usual work location: Flexible within Victoria
The Role
An experienced Senior Prosecutor is sought to join a team responsible for managing the prosecutions lifecycle, including providing advice, recommendations and early engagement with investigators and authorised officers on Fisheries crimes, prosecuting offences and managing the administration of briefs of evidence, infringement notices and official warnings. The incumbent will promote and encourage quality decision making within the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) and provide public confidence in effective prosecutions.
The Senior Prosecutor is responsible for the provision of authoritative specialist advice in relation to enforcement, prepares legal documents and briefs, manages the prosecution of offenders across a broad range of laws, including those relating to the Fisheries Act 1995 and other relevant legislation, and provides tailored advice that supports high quality decision making and outcomes within the VFA. The role collaborates with staff at all levels, to ensure the effective management of Victoria's fisheries resources. The incumbent will represent the VFA in Court, including conducting contested hearings.
The Team
The VFA is a statutory authority established to facilitate the effective management of Victoria's fisheries resources in a coordinated and strategic way that ensures their ongoing sustainability. The VFA functions to ensure that the Government, the recreational and commercial fishing sectors, and the Victorian community can share in and obtain the benefits from sustainable fisheries management.
The VFA has around 190 employees located in the Melbourne CBD, metropolitan Melbourne and across regional Victoria.
About You
The successful candidate for this position will have excellent leadership, conceptual and analytical skills, in depth expertise in criminal law, including a high level of understanding of the laws of evidence and criminal procedure, and a proven ability to forge partnerships across business areas and stakeholders. The successful candidate will also have extensive experience in prosecuting cases before criminal courts including appearing in contested hearings. A flexible and adaptive individual with a focus on teamwork and a client-centric approach to service excellence will excel in this role.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Renée Venville – Manager, Operations Support on 0448 713 342 or at renee.venville@vfa.vic.gov.au.
The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume, a cover letter and details of two referees.
For all “JSE eligible” candidates, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position. Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 5 May 2024.
