Forensic Stenography and Records Officer

7 months ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

Utilise your records management expertise to provide support and advice to the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine branch
- Ongoing, Part-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
- VPS Grade 2: $56,834 - $72,985 plus superannuation.

**About Us**:
The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) is an independent statutory authority governed by the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985 (the VIFM Act). It is part of the Justice portfolio of the Victorian Government.
The VIFM Act creates a joint position of Director of the VIFM and Professor of the Department of Forensic Medicine (DFM) at Monash University. The Director/Professor is responsible for the strategic direction and activities of the DFM, which is housed at the VIFM and operates under the governance of the Monash University Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

**About the Role**:
The Case Management Services Team is responsible for records management and case management including management of records systems and report production, and forensic stenography services. The team is structured around a focused and timely approach to supporting medical and scientific staff, in addition to centralised management of case work, improving and streamlining systems and processes, and enabling a uniform interface with VIFM's records management systems.

**Some of your duties will include**:

- Undertaking all records management processes including typing, tracking, archiving, accessing records and dealing with information requests for all areas within Forensic Services.
- Retrieving and tracking case records (onsite and offsite) as requested.
- Providing stenographic (medical audio typing/transcription) services to support the production of highly confidential medico-legal, pathology including histology and analytical reports.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
- Demonstrated experience in medical stenography (audio typing/transcription), including knowledge and understanding of medical and scientific terminology (particularly pathology).
- Audio typing proficiency of 70-80 word per minute.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including the ability to provide accurate and detailed work, ensuing that written communication adheres to communication guidelines and protocols.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and strong service focus and the ability to establish and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders.

**How to Apply**:
**FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES**:
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**:CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT**:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.



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