Forensic Caseworker

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victoria Police Full time
Victoria Police
Forensic Services Department
Lab Operations - Analytical Services
Fire And Explosion Unit
1 x ongoing FO-3 role available

About the role:

The function of the Fire And Explosion Unit is to:

Attend and examine fire and explosion scenes, and conduct investigative and evidential analysis, primarily to determine the cause of a fire or explosion, but in some cases to establish linkages between the fire and/or explosion scene and suspects, victims and possibly other scenes.

This position has a focus on fire scene examination and the laboratory examination of fire debris and related items. The position will also be required to conduct and/or assist with scene and laboratory examinations relating to explosives.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

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

  • Manage and conduct the investigation of fire and explosion scenes.
  • Conduct laboratory based examinations of samples relating to fire scenes, flammable liquids, explosives and items related to fire and explosion scenes.
  • Prepare expert reports for the courts, police investigators and other stakeholders.
  • Present expert evidence in court.
  • Provide specialist advice in relation to fire scenes, flammable liquids, explosives, explosions and dangerous goods generally to various stakeholders.
  • Perform work both individually and as a member of a team, which may include leading a team of paraprofessional staff in the investigation of a fire and/or explosion scene.
  • Assist in the supervision of paraprofessional staff.
  • Maintain knowledge of relevant legislation.
  • Provide scientific/technical advice regarding standard procedures to less experience members and assist in relevant internal and external training activities including the presentation of lectures/demonstrations/tours.
  • Comply with and contribute to the requirements of the laboratory quality assurance and accreditation program.
  • Identify opportunities for method improvements and contribute to the maintenance of related documents.
  • Assist in relevant research and development projects.
  • Safely handle, transport and store flammable liquids, explosives, and other chemicals.
Skills & Experience

As the successful applicant, you will have:

  • Undertake case work and report in own name.
  • Convey specialist knowledge and judgement that impacts on legal deliberations and/or investigations including in the court context where opinion evidence is required.
  • Deliver discipline related presentations using prescribed methods and procedures in casework.
  • Attend, and examine crime scenes, and process related samples.
  • Make qualified judgements that impact on the subsequent investigation and legal deliberations associated with casework.
  • Assist in research and development, and training and development of staff by communicating professional/scientific/technical concepts.
  • Supervise other staff as required.
  • Where appropriate interpret results of analysis and undertake technical reviews of casework.
  • Monitor and administer local contracts and service agreements within a welldefined service delivery framework.
  • Solve problems that may require specialist knowledge in a number of scientific/technical fields.
  • The incumbent must possess a Victorian Drivers Licence and the ability to obtain a Victoria Police Approved Drivers Authority, a Licence to Use Blasting Explosives, a Pyrotechnicians Licence, and appropriate High Consequence Dangerous Goods Licences.
  • A degree or post graduate degree in Science or Applied Science with a major in Chemistry is required.

Requirements and relevant information:

  • Position is located at 31 Forensic drive Macleod, Victoria
  • FO3 Ongoing position available
  • 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.

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