Senior Police Lawyer
Core
Provide authoritative legal advice and support Discipline Inquiry Officers in conducting inquiries into breaches of discipline by Victoria Police officers, ensuring adherence to administrative law and natural justice principles.
Role type
Senior Police Lawyer (Legal Services)
Builds
Discipline inquiry decisions and policy recommendations for Victoria Police
Domain
Public sector law / Police discipline / Administrative law
Required skills
Administrative law, Natural justice principles, Court or tribunal proceedings, Legal research, Drafting legal decisions, Evidence review
Preferred skills
Government legal practice, Criminal law, Victorian Government processes, Victoria Police processes
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide written and oral legal advice on complex matters; Manage receipt and review of briefs of evidence; Assist in preparation for discipline inquiry hearings; Draft decisions in accordance with administrative law; Conduct legal research on previous decisions; Review practices and guidelines; Maintain quarterly reporting on workloads and trends.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC