As a statutory authority, the VFA has the responsibility of managing Victoria's fisheries resources in a coordinated and strategic way to ensure their ongoing sustainability, while supporting the value they deliver to the commercial, recreational, aquaculture and Indigenous fishing sectors. We work with government and stakeholders to optimise the social, cultural and economic benefits of Victoria’s fisheries and aquaculture industries, while promoting sustainable and responsible practices.
The VFA supports the development of sustainable recreational and commercial fishing and aquaculture activities in Victoria and delivers recreational fishing and boating infrastructure projects and programs. We are committed to getting more people fishing by creating opportunities for people of all abilities to try fishing.
Senior Lawyer – Prosecutions
- Salary: $116,413 - $128,631 (Plus Superannuation)
- Fixed term role: 12 months
- Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
- Usual work location: Flexible
The Role
The Senior Lawyer's role includes reviewing briefs of evidence for sufficiency of evidence, providing authoritative and accurate legal advice and recommendations to investigators and authorised officers, prosecuting contraventions across a broad range of laws, including those relating to the Fisheries Act 1995 and other relevant legislation the VFA enforces, managing the administration of offence files, infringement notice and official warnings as well as mentoring other Prosecutors within the Unit.
Main accountabilities:
- Provide legal support to the Community Engagement and Major Crime Division to achieve strategic enforcement outcomes
- Prepare and conduct prosecutions of Fisheries and other offences
- Work collaboratively with the wider VFA as part of a multi-disciplinary investigations and prosecution team within the Community Engagement and Major Crime Division
- Build and maintain constructive professional relationships with external stakeholders
The Team
The position of Senior Lawyer – Prosecutions forms a part of the Community Engagement and Major Crime branch of the Victorian Fisheries Authority.
The VFA is a statutory authority established to facilitate the effective management of Victoria's fisheries resources in a coordinated and strategic way that ensures their ongoing sustainability.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
- Communication Skills: Prepares complex briefs, letters, emails and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language
- Planning and Organising: Sets clearly defined objectives and priorities and operates accordingly, reviewing and adjusting as required
- Problem Solving: Seeks all relevant information for problem-solving; Liaises with stakeholders; Analyses issues from different perspectives and draws sound inferences from information available
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Vivian Nguyen, Managing Principal Lawyer - Prosecutions on 0407 881 081 or [email protected]
The Authority is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Authority. To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 1 September 2026.
