About the role

Do you want a role that offers something different every single day? Our Prosecutions Team are an innovative group of professionals that strive to set new standards in community enforcement and safety. 

This position will support the Head of Prosecutions and Compliance Legal Counsel and is responsible for ensuring the smooth administration of the Prosecution Service by undertaking the preparation of charge-sheets, conducting research and completing other Court documents related to prosecutions.

As a Prosecution Officer you will bring to this role:

• Ability to identify and handle competing priorities in a timely manner
• Demonstrated application of records management policies and procedures in a legal setting.
• Significant experience in a senior legal administration and/or paralegal role is essential.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to assist customers in a confidential and efficient manner as well as the ability to relate to personnel both internal and external of the organisation.
• Represent Knox City Council in a professional manner when dealing with the community, occasionally in matters which may introduce conflict and strong disagreement into the communications.
• Ability to prepare correspondence and legal documents to corporate or Court standards.
• Understanding of and previous experience in the implementation of administration systems and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of legal processes and procedures relating to local government enforcement and prosecutions is desirable.
• A high level of demonstrated experience in the use of MS Office and Outlook and electronic database systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to a team philosophy and a desire to contribute to improvements in work practices.
• Excellent customer service skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Work independently with limited supervision, and with limited time constraints.

This is a full time temporary maternity leave replacement role based at Wantirna South until August 2026.  We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.

This is a Band 5 classified role. Remuneration will be $78,036.84 to $90,793.94 (depending on experience) (pro-rata for part time) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee. 

How to apply  

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button by 11:55pm on Wednesday 16th April 2025

All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. 

For further information on this role please contact Gustav Cook, Head of Prosecutions and Compliance Legal Counsel, at gustav.cook@knox.vic.gov.au or on 9298 8786. 

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.   

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date. 

Why work at Knox 

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy: 

• Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements 

• Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave

• Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees 

• Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth

• Support towards further study 

• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.  

• Office Based role(s) - Inherent Requirements Table .DOCX

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. 

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse. 

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. 

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