If you are passionate about criminal law and regulatory compliance, then this is the role for you.

The Prosecution Services branch forms part of Agriculture Victoria within the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA). Prosecution Services provides a range of prosecution and enforcement services to internal and external regulators, primarily within the agriculture and resources portfolios of the Department.

The Solicitor Prosecutor / Senior Prosecutor is responsible for the prosecution of offences that relate to matters that include livestock welfare and cruelty, livestock disease/traceability, biosecurity, invasive species, game, mineral and earth resources, major events, Aboriginal cultural heritage, agricultural chemical standards, and plant standards. The incumbent will also undertake internal reviews of infringement notices issued by relevant regulators.

The incumbent should be a lawyer with relevant experience (Solicitor Prosecutor) or an enforcement officer (Senior Prosecutor) with demonstrated experience, knowledge, skills and ability to appear in Court as advocate with minimal supervision.

Reporting to a Senior Solicitor, the incumbent liaises closely with the operational areas of the department and provides written and oral advice on procedural, evidentiary and legal matters (subject to holding a practicing certificate).

In accordance with the department's compliance policies and other relevant policies and guidelines, the incumbent ensures that any enforcement action taken by the department is fair, proportionate and in accordance with law.

The successful applicant will work effectively as a member of a small team, enjoy flexible working arrangements, and undertake a wide variety of work.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• If the applicant is a qualified lawyer, the applicant must be admitted to practice law in Victoria and must possess a current and valid Australian Practicing Certificate (or the ability to obtain one).

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne (flexibility may be available) with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 25 May 2025.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. 

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. 

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.