Solicitor, Investigations Support & Prosecutions Job posted: 06/09/2024 Reference: 909 1 x ongoing, full-time role VPS 4 salary - $95,102 - $107,905 + 11.5% superannuation Location – 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3000 About the Organisation Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) was established in 1971 as Victoria's environmental regulator.
EPA's role is to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of pollution and waste on Victorians and the environment.
We work in a complex and ever-changing operating environment.
As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.
Benefits of working with EPA: Contribute to the protection of Victoria's environment and our people's health.
A focus on work/life balance and development opportunities.
A diverse and inclusive workplace with many career pathways.
Hybrid and flexible work arrangement options.
About the Role: You will be responsible for supporting EPA investigations and criminal prosecutions, including the preparation and review of briefs.
The position requires agility to undertake broader legal work as EPA's demands and priorities require.
In this role you will: Working under the direction of the Principal Solicitor, Investigations Support and Prosecutions, support investigations including providing authoritative advice on statutory investigative powers.
Prepare and review briefs for criminal prosecutions, in a timely manner; act as Solicitor on the record for the EPA in litigation matters; prepare and implement management strategies for legal proceedings.
Appear on behalf of EPA in Magistrates Court, Country Court and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), including mentions and case conferences; assist in preparing and instructing counsel in complex and sensitive matters.
Provide strategic and tactical legal advice to investigators and regional operations staff as required.
Contribute to the upskilling of investigators and regional operations staff, including in statutory investigative powers and in the preparation of briefs for criminal prosecutions.
Skills and Experience: A relevant tertiary degree and/or post graduate qualifications in law.
Admitted to practice as an Australian legal practitioner under the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014.
Experience in providing legal advice on criminal investigations and prosecutions, preferably within Government.
Knowledge of the law of evidence, the practice and procedure in the Magistrates' Court, County Court, Supreme Court and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
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Applications close on Sunday, 22 September 2024 at 11:59 PM.
Applicants Should Submit: Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations, and suitability to the role.
Resume; including contact details of two referees.
All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment.
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances.
EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment.
We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.
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