Current jobs related to Caseworker - Chemical Trace Unit - Melbourne, Victoria - Victoria Police

  • Forensic Officer

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia State Government Of Victoria, Australia Full time

    About the RoleThe State Government Of Victoria, Australia is seeking a highly skilled Forensic Officer to join our team in the Document Examination Unit. As a Forensic Officer, you will play a critical role in examining handwritten and signed documents for comparison of handwriting text and signature formations.Key ResponsibilitiesExamine handwritten and...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Serco Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Water Feature Technician to join our team at Melbourne Parks and Gardens. As a key member of our Water Management Team, you will be responsible for maintaining all water assets to the highest standard, exceeding contract standards.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain all water assets, including fountains, ponds, and...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Serco Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Water Feature Technician to join our team at Melbourne Parks and Gardens. As a key member of our Water Management Team, you will be responsible for maintaining all water assets to the highest standard, exceeding contract standards.Key Responsibilities:Maintain all water assets, including fountains, ponds, and...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Serco Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Water Feature Technician to join our team at Melbourne Parks and Gardens. As a key member of our Water Management Team, you will be responsible for maintaining all water assets to the highest standard, exceeding contract standards.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain all water assets to the highest standard, exceeding...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Serco Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Water Feature Technician to join our team at Serco. As a key member of our Water Management Team, you will be responsible for maintaining all water assets to the highest standard, exceeding contract standards.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain all water assets to the highest standard, exceeding contract...

  • Social Worker

    4 days ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Cornerstone Medical Recruitment Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Level 3 Social Worker to join our client based in VIC, working on a permanent part-time basis (0.6FTE). As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide effective social casework services to clients of the designated units, and provide leadership to the Social Work and ED departments.Key...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia BTA Sales Full time

    About the RoleThis is a strategic leadership position within a globally renowned company, where you will drive growth in key sectors, leverage cutting-edge innovation, and foster long-term relationships in a stable and supportive environment.Main ResponsibilitiesManage a team of account managers in the industrial chemical portfolio, supporting your staff and...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Smiths Detection Full time

    About UsSmiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies, is a part of Smiths Group. Our expertise spans 5 R&D centers, 21 Global Offices, and 7 Manufacturing Sites, with 3000 Brilliant Minds contributing globally for over 40 years. We deliver solutions to protect society from threats and illegal passage of explosives,...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alfred Health Full time

    About the RoleThe Social Worker - Patient Care Specialist will be responsible for providing advanced social work services to patients and their families/significant others within The Alfred hospital.Key ResponsibilitiesLiaise with health professionals, family members, and community agencies to ensure comprehensive care.Conduct psychosocial assessments and...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia MediRecruit Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking ambitious Psychologists to run their own sole trade private practice clinic in a busy GP clinic in Melbourne. As a Clinical Psychologist, you will have the opportunity to work independently as a clinician, set your own business hours and days, choose your clinical caseload and billings. You will be fully supported with in-house...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Brenntag Full time

    Job Title: Regulatory OfficerOur team in Melbourne is seeking a skilled Regulatory Officer to provide critical support to our Business Units and stakeholders.Your Role and Responsibilities:As a Regulatory Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and self-regulatory programs in Australia and New Zealand....


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) Full time

    About the RoleAs a Dispute Resolution Manager in the ANZ Customer Resolution, Remediation and Assurance Portfolio, you'll work in a small team of specialists providing expert advice to internal and external dispute resolution caseworkers in the Complaints team in relation to complex complaints with a key focus on scams. The role supports caseworkers in...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Brenntag Specialities Full time

    Job SummaryBrenntag Specialties is seeking a highly skilled Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join our team in Melbourne. As a key member of our Regulatory team, you will be responsible for providing regulatory support to our Business Units and their Principals and Customers, ensuring compliance with all obligations under laws, regulations, and...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Brenntag Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Regulatory Officer to join our team in Melbourne. As a key member of our team, you will provide regulatory support to our business units, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and self-regulatory programs in Australia and New Zealand.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide regulatory support to business...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Brenntag Full time

    Job Title: Regulatory OfficerWe are seeking a highly skilled Regulatory Officer to join our team in Melbourne. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing regulatory support to our Business Units and their Principals and Customers, ensuring compliance with all obligations under any laws, regulations, or self-regulatory programs as they...

  • Clinical Psychologist

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia MediRecruit Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a talented Psychologist to run their own sole trade private practice clinic in a busy GP clinic in Melbourne. As a Clinical Psychologist, you will have the opportunity to work independently as a clinician, set your own business hours and days, choose your clinical caseload and billings.You will be fully supported with in-house...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia MediRecruit Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking ambitious Podiatrists to run their own private practice clinic in a busy GP clinic in Narre Warren or Frankston. As a Podiatrist in this role, you will have full business and admin support with a 24/7 customer service team, appointment booking team, quality assurance and accounts team.This will allow you to work independently as...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia MediRecruit Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking ambitious Podiatrists to run their own private practice clinic in a busy GP clinic in Narre Warren or Frankston. As a Podiatrist in this role, you will have full business and admin support with a 24/7 customer service team, appointment booking team, quality assurance and accounts team.This will allow you to work independently as...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Brenntag Specialities Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join our team at Brenntag Specialities. As a key member of our regulatory team, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulatory obligations under laws, regulations, and self-regulatory programs in Australia and New Zealand.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Brenntag Full time

    Job SummaryBrenntag is seeking a highly skilled Regulatory Officer to join our team in Melbourne. As a Regulatory Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with all obligations under laws, regulations, and self-regulatory programs in Australia and New Zealand.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide regulatory support to Business Units, Principals,...

Caseworker - Chemical Trace Unit

3 months ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victoria Police Full time
Victoria Police
Forensic Services Department
Lab Operations - Analytical Services
Chemical Trace Unit
1 x Fixed Term FO-3 role available until 04/08/2024

About the role:

The Chemical Trace Unit (CTU) provides the following services:

  • Laboratory examinations of a range of trace evidence types (e.g. gunshot residue (GSR), paints, plastics, glass, chemical irritants, and miscellaneous substances) in support of criminal investigations and court processes.
  • A 24/7 crime scene service in relation to the recovery of GSR evidence from crime scenes, living and deceased persons.
  • Provision of expert advice to police and other stakeholders in relation to chemical trace evidence.
Provision of expert evidence in the form of written reports and expert testimony in courts of law. Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and support flexible working arrangements.

As the successful applicant, some of your duties will include:

  • Conduct routine and non-routine casework in relation to chemical trace evidence types.
  • Attend crime scenes and collect trace evidence as required.
  • Prepare expert reports for the courts, police investigators and other stakeholders.
  • Present expert evidence in court.
  • Provide specialist advice in relation to trace evidence types to various stakeholders.
  • Perform work both individually and as a member of a team.
  • Support the training and supervision of other scientific and paraprofessional staff as required.
  • Maintain knowledge of relevant legislation.
  • Support the provision of training, demonstrations and other presentations both internally and externally.
  • Contribute to the laboratory quality assurance and accreditation program.
  • Identify opportunities for business improvements and contribute to the maintenance of quality documentation and processes.
  • Support research and development projects as required.
Skills & Experience

As the successful applicant, you will have:

  • Scientific/technical achievement, ability to interpret examinations and to successfully present technical and discipline related knowledge and advice to scientific/technical and non-scientific personnel at all levels, particularly in a Court context.
  • Proven commitment to quality in casework and/or research or the ability to provide it.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously and/or within a team environment.
  • Ability to conduct scene examinations where little or no supervisory advice is available.
  • Demonstrated Conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills.
  • An understanding of the customer service requirements of the position and a demonstrated record of strong commitment and achievement in meeting customer needs
  • A proven record of ethical behaviour and a demonstrated commitment to the Victoria Police Code of Ethics and Conduct, Financial Code of Practice, and the Organisational Values

Requirements and relevant information:

  • Position is located at 31 Forensic drive Macleod, Victoria
  • One FO3 Fixed Term position available
  • A degree or post graduate degree in science is mandatory, preferably with a major in Chemistry.
  • The incumbent must possess a Victorian Drivers Licence (or the ability to obtain one) and the ability to obtain a Victoria Police Approved Drivers Authority.
  • The successful incumbent will be required to pass a security clearance which will include fingerprinting, a National Police check and an ASIO check.
  • Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
How to apply

  • Resume,
  • Responses to the Selection Criteria
  • The Selection Criteria can be found within the position description, attached to this advertisement.

About Us:


Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff.

Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community.

As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.