Forensic Officer- Chemical Drug Intel

1 month ago

Melbourne, Australia Victoria Police Full time

Victoria Police
Forensic Services Department
Lab Operations - Analytical Services
Drug Sciences Group

**Available Roles**:
2 x Ongoing FO-2 role
1 x Fixed Term FO-2 role until 19/01/2024
1 x Fixed Term FO-2 role until 08/01/2024

**About the role**:
**The function of the Chemical Drug Intel Unit is**:
To conduct routine testing of non-evidential drugs seized by Victoria Police for the purposes of better informing Victoria Police and other interested stakeholders about drug trends across the State.
This role is to provide quality and timely casework support to the Drug Sciences Group.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and support flexible working arrangements.

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

- Under direction and supervision conduct the examination and analysis of casework using defined methods and procedures.
- Attend and assist at secondary locations under direction and supervision to recover exhibits and samples where required.
- Present factual evidence in Courts of Law where required.
- Conduct quality controls within the work area, including keeping records where necessary.
- Operate and maintain existing systems and processes including technical and scientific equipment.
- Assist in prioritising tasks in order to achieve specified targets.
- Solve routine problems using readily available information.
- Regularly interact with a range of internal and external stakeholders to provide information.
- Provide general administrative assistance, respond to customer enquiries, maintain records and compile reports including ordering and maintaining stocks of laboratory consumables.
- As part of a team assist in relevant research and development projects to improve and expand Group methodology and capability.

Skills & Experience

**As the successful applicant, you will have**:

- Ability to undertake scientific/technical examinations following established procedures.
- Experience with the operation and maintenance of relevant scientific instrumentation.
- Proven administrative skills including the maintenance of detailed and accurate records.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on the ability to impart specialist knowledge and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work autonomously and/or in a team environment and to manage workloads in order to meet defined/agreed targets and deadlines.
- Prepare reports and provide results on technical matters relevant to own work area.
- 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 and the Organisational Values.

**Requirements and relevant information**:

- Position is located at 31 Forensic drive Macleod, Victoria
- Effective March 1st 2023 - Salary range for FO-2 will be $71,137 - $78,538
- 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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