Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $162,076
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/OPP/LP/1914892
Principal Coordinating Advocate [Drug and Alcohol Treatment Court]
Full time, fixed term position until 2 December 2027
Applications close on 11:59pm Sunday 12 April 2026.
About the role:
The primary role of the Principal Coordinating Advocate (Drug and Alcohol Treatment Court) is to provide coordination and day-to-day administration of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Court (DATC) and to provide support to the Managing Principal Solicitors and the Manager of Advocacy in this specialised jurisdiction.
The Principal Coordinating Advocate will be accountable for managing day to day operational requirements, quality assurance and high-level reporting and working closely and collaboratively with a range of different stakeholders in the DATC jurisdiction.
As an experienced advocate, the role will also involve preparing and appearing in highly complex matters within the DATC Jurisdiction as well as providing high level specialised advice to instructing solicitors and solicitor advocates.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will provide critical support to the Managing Principal Solicitors and the Manager of Advocacy. Your day-to-day will include:
About you:
Note on Travel: While based in Melbourne, this role occasionally requires travel to regional Victoria. A vehicle or travel fare (train/air) will be provided for these requirements.
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.
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Applications must contain a resume and cover letter.
You will be required to complete the online Key Selection Criter ia questions located on the last page of the online application form. A separate document responding to the key selection criteria is not required.
Applications close on 11.59pm Sunday 12 April 2026.
In accordance with the VPS recruitment process all candidates are required 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.