Senior Scientific Officer

Senior Scientific Officer - Forensic Biology/DNA

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Snr Hospital Scientist I/C of Section

Remuneration: $112,409.34 - $119,173.77 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ598287

Location: FASS, Lidcombe.

Applications close: 7th September 2025 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

Step into a career where your scientific expertise makes a real impact on justice, public health, and community safety. The Forensic & Analytical Science Service (FASS) is seeking a Senior Scientific Officer to join our Forensic Biology/DNA unit, with opportunities for both immediate placement and inclusion in our talent pool for future permanent and temporary full time, part time and casual opportunities. Join our dynamic team of scientific professionals providing world-class forensic biology and DNA analysis services for the people of NSW.

The Forensic and Analytical Science Service (FASS) provides independent, objective analysis to law enforcement bodies including the police, local coroners and public prosecutors in areas such as forensic medicine, forensic biology and DNA, forensic toxicology, drug toxicology, illicit drugs, and more. It also provides analytical testing for NSW Health and local government bodies and supports public health needs.

What We Can Offer You

• Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave OR 9 day fortnight in addition to Annual Leave.
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport.
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.

What You'll Be Doing

Apply advanced scientific knowledge and experience in the field of Forensic Biology and DNA Analysis to the provision of expert certificates with varying levels of complexity, ensuring the accurate, quality, timely and customer-focused provision of tests and reports in a NATA accredited unit.

Qualifications

Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

• A Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science or Applied Science with a major relevant to the Forensic Biology/DNA Unit, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the Forensic Biology/DNA Unit from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Demonstrated experience or extensive knowledge in methods, instrumentation and emerging technologies relevant to the field of Forensic Biology, gained in an accredited laboratory or relevant environment.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in the interpretation and reporting of complex forensic DNA results in an accredited forensic laboratory.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of expert certificates or able to meet required competencies to provide expert certificates, or demonstrated progress towards the required competencies to provide expert certificates for court.
• Ability to monitor and prioritise workflow effectively to ensure unit objectives and performance targets are met within specified timeframes while maintaining high quality standards.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to give lectures/presentations to appropriate parties, provide evidence in courts and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and understanding of current legislation, policies and requirements that impact the unit and accreditation standards.
• Demonstrated capacity to adopt and model the NSWHP RITES values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and Safety.

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For role related queries or questions contact Amber Saidi on amber.saidi@health.nsw.gov.au

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

New to NSW Health Pathology? The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

Working Rights

This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.

Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

All staff employed by NSW FASS will be required to supply a reference buccal sample so that their DNA profile can be compared to other generated profiles to exclude the possibility of contamination.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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