Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $60,295 - $77,430
Grade: VPS 2
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/OPP/LP/1892326
Legal Support Officer, County Court Appeals & Contraventions, Full time ongoing position. Applications close on 11:59pm Wednesday 12 November 2025.
About the role:
The County Court Appeals and Contraventions (CCAC) team manages appeals from the Magistrates' and Children's Courts heard in the County Court. The team also handles the prosecution of Community Correction Order (CCO) contraventions due to non-compliance and/re-offending, as well as related Judicial Monitoring and CCO variation applications.
As a Legal Support Officer in the CCAC team, you will provide critical administrative and legal support to our solicitors, directly enabling the effective prosecution of County Court Appeals and complex Contravention Proceedings in the County and Supreme Courts.
This is a dynamic role where your attention to detail and efficiency will ensure the smooth operation of high-profile legal matters.
Your key contributions will include:
• Legal Administration: Processing and managing police briefs, court documents, and witness details for County Court appeals.
• File Management: Maintaining and closing files, updating the OPP case management system, and creating accurate, well-formatted, and indexed hand-up briefs.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Acting as a crucial point of contact, liaising with Corrections Victoria, police, counsel, and other government agencies.
• Court Support: Assisting with the preparation of court documents, drafting eBriefs, issuing subpoenas, and compiling court books.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeking opportunities to enhance our processes, systems, and overall efficiency within the division.
We are looking for someone with a demonstrated ability to provide high-level administrative support in a confidential and sensitive environment. You will need:
• Exceptional organisational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressure, constantly changing environment.
• Sound communication skills to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• A history of working collaboratively as an effective team member.
• A proactive, innovative mindset eager to continuously improve systems and practices.
If you are ready to use your administrative expertise to support fairness, impartiality, and independence in the application of criminal law, apply now and help us deliver an effective and efficient prosecution service for Victoria.
About Us:
The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) is an independent statutory authority responsible for conducting serious criminal prosecutions across Victoria on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Our team, consisting of over 475 skilled professionals, supports the work of the DPP, the Chief Crown Prosecutor, and Crown Prosecutors. We strive to be a criminal justice system leader and a dynamic organisation, continually adapting to deliver effective outcomes for our people and the community.
At the heart of the criminal justice system are people – practitioners and the community we serve. Our vision is to lead in legal excellence, fostering an innovative, supportive environment with a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and professional excellence.
Apply Now:
Applications must contain a resume, cover letter.
You will be required complete the online Key Selection Criteria questions located on the last page of the online application form. A separate document responding to the key selection criteria is not required.
The salary for this position will be $60,295 (VPS Grade 2. 1.1).
Applications close on 11.59pm Wednesday 12 November 2025.
In accordance with the VPS recruitment process all candidates are subject to complete a pre-employment misconduct screening declaration. Further information is available on the VPSC website: https://vpsc.vic.gov.au/resources/pre-employment-screening-misconduct-victorian-public-service/
The OPP is committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. People from all cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, or those who may experience disability related barriers in securing employment.
The OPP is committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. People from all cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, or those who may experience disability related barriers in securing employment.