Lead Prosecutor

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Darebin City Council Full time
About the Role

Darebin City Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Prosecutor to join our City Safety & Compliance Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering Council's prosecution functions, ensuring efficient service delivery and compliance with statutory obligations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with regulatory teams within Council, including Traffic, Planning Investigations, Building, Local Laws, Animal Management, Litter & Environmental Health.
  • Prepare briefs, charge and summons, and supporting documents.
  • Represent Council in magistrates court or VCAT as required.
  • Provide internal advice to statutory business units.
Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Court knowledge: demonstrated understanding of VCAT and Magistrates Court procedures related to compliance and prosecution matters.
  • A tertiary qualification in law, legislative compliance, enforcement, or a related field, with several years' experience, or higher qualifications with specialized experience, or lesser formal qualifications with substantial experience in a relevant field.
What We Offer

Darebin City Council provides a range of benefits to its employees, including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, an Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program, and generous paid and unpaid leave options.

Salary

The estimated salary for this role is $109,139 per annum, based on industry standards and location. This amount includes a range of benefits and incentives designed to support the well-being and success of our employees.



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