Solicitor
South Australia Police
Job reference: 841084 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone 1 x Ongoing Full-time vacancy 1 x Term vacancy up to 12 months An exciting opportunity has arisen join the Office of the General Counsel within SAPOL as a solicitor. The successful applicants will work in a small team undertaking a wide variety of legal work, including managing legal issues relating to civil and administrative law matters, coronial inquests and providing legal advice across a broad range of areas relevant to SAPOL. Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas of legal practice are encouraged to apply: civil claims and litigation, administrative law, employment and disciplinary matters, statutory interpretation, coronial inquests, and police powers including counter-terrorism legislation. The Office of the General Counsel supports SAPOL’s priorities and strategies and contributes to SAPOL’s vision of Safer Communities by providing proactive legal support services which enable effective corporate governance, and enhance and support robust, defensible administrative decision-making. The Office provides responsive, high quality legal and legal policy advice focussed on contributing to the priorities and objectives of the organisation to the Commissioner of Police, the Executive Leadership Team and SAPOL members generally. Special Conditions
Salary LE03 - $108,903 - $116,737 per annum. Enquiries Tania
Macrae Application Instructions All applications must be submitted online. Applicants must submit a covering letter (two pages) addressing the essential minimum requirements of the role and where possible the desirable characteristics 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. 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, 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. Applications close: 03/05/2026 5:00 PM Attachments: - PID - LE3 Solicitor.pdf - RF2099 - Pre-Employment Dec.pdf Flexibility Statement
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