Forensic Officer
2 weeks ago
Victoria Police
Forensic Services Department
Lab Operations - Analytical Services
Drug Sciences Group
1 x Ongoing FO-2 role available in our Botany Unit.
**About the role**:
**The function of the Botany Unit is**:
To attend scenes, examine plant material and provides scientific expertise, education, and research into botanically related fields in support of the Victoria Police and the judicial system. This role also provides 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**:
- Attend and assist at crime scenes and secondary locations to process crime scene related samples within defined parameters.
- Present factual evidence in Courts of Law where required.
- Conduct analysis of samples and initial examination of exhibits under direction and supervision within defined parameters.
- Operate and maintain existing systems and processes including technical and scientific equipment.
- Conduct quality controls within work area, including keeping records where necessary.
- Solve routine problems using readily available information, where alternatives are limited
- Regularly interact with a range of internal and external stakeholders to provide advice or specialist information.
- Assists in prioritising tasks to achieve specified targets.
- Provide general administrative assistance, respond to customer enquiries, maintain records and compile reports.
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
- FO-2 Ongoing position available
- A relevant tertiary qualification would be desirable.
- The position will require the incumbent to assist with the maintenance of the Botany Unit narcotic plant reference garden.
- 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.
-
Forensic Officer
7 days ago
Melbourne, Australia Victoria Police Full timeVictoria Police Forensic Services Department Forensic DNA Database Team (FDDT) 2 x FO-2 ongoing positions available The Victoria Police Forensic Services Department is an accredited laboratory that provides a professional forensic service to Victoria Police, persons involved with the administration of justice and the public. **Forensic DNA Database Team...
-
Forensic Officer
7 days ago
Melbourne, Australia Victoria Police Full timeLocation: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time Organisation: Victoria Police **Salary**: $70,086 - $77,377 Occupation: Science Reference: VG/E20014497 The Victoria Police Forensic Services Department is an accredited laboratory that provides a professional forensic service to Victoria Police, persons involved with the administration of...
-
Melbourne, Australia Victoria Police Full timeLocation: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time Organisation: Victoria Police **Salary**: $71,137 - $78,538 Occupation: Science Reference: VG/E20036688A The Victoria Police Forensic Services Department is an accredited laboratory that provides a professional forensic service to Victoria Police, persons involved with the administration...
-
Hazardous Materials Management Officer/forensic
4 weeks ago
Melbourne, Australia Victoria Police Full timeLocation: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time Organisation: Victoria Police **Salary**: $71,849 - $79,323 Occupation: Science Reference: VG/E20029014 The Victoria Police Forensic Services Department is an accredited laboratory that provides a professional forensic service to Victoria Police, persons involved with the administration of...
-
Melbourne, Australia Victoria Police Full timeVictoria Police Forensic Services Department Field Operations & Information Services Division Forensic Evidence Management Group Hazardous Materials Management Unit Ongoing FO-2 Hazardous Materials Management Officer/Forensic Officer role available **HMMU**: Hazardous Materials Management Unit (HMMU) functions include communication, V&T, storage, handling,...
-
Hazardous Materials Management Officer/forensic
4 weeks ago
Melbourne, Australia Victoria Police Full timeVictoria Police Forensic Services Department Field Operations & Information Services Division Forensic Evidence Management Group Hazardous Materials Management Unit Ongoing FO-2 Hazardous Materials Management Officer/Forensic Officer roles available **HMMU**: Hazardous Materials Management Unit (HMMU) functions include communication, V&T, storage, handling,...
-
Forensic Officer- Cdi
7 days ago
Melbourne, Australia Victoria Police Full timeLocation: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time Organisation: Victoria Police **Salary**: $70,086 - $77,377 Occupation: Science Reference: VG/JE20021457 The Victoria Police Forensic Services Department is an accredited laboratory that provides a professional forensic service to Victoria Police, persons involved with the administration...
-
Forensic Officer- Cdi
7 days ago
Melbourne, Australia Victoria Police Full timeVictoria Police Forensic Services Department Lab Operations - Analytical Services Drug Sciences Group 1 x Ongoing FO-2 role available **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...
-
Forensic Hydrologist
4 weeks ago
Melbourne, Australia Fuse Recruitment Full timeForensic Hydrologist - **Location**: - Melbourne - Victoria - **Work Type**: - Full Time - **Salary**: - Work from home - **Reference**: - 22967 - **Our client is a rapidly growing consultancy looking for a Forensic Hydrologist to join their national team.** This is a newly created position with huge potential to grow and evolve within the business. You...
-
Forensic Officer- Chemical Drug Intel
5 days ago
Melbourne, Australia Victoria Police Full timeLocation: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Other / various Organisation: Victoria Police **Salary**: $71,137 - $78,538 Occupation: Science Reference: VG/JE20021456 The Victoria Police Forensic Services Department is an accredited laboratory that provides a professional forensic service to Victoria Police, persons involved with the...
-
Forensic Caseworker- Chemical Drug Intel
5 days ago
Melbourne, Australia Victoria Police Full timeLocation: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time Organisation: Victoria Police **Salary**: $89,245 - $98,532 Occupation: Science Reference: VG/JE20030630 The Victoria Police Forensic Services Department is an accredited laboratory that provides a professional forensic service to Victoria Police, persons involved with the administration...
-
Forensic Caseworker- Chemical Drug Intel
5 days ago
Melbourne, Australia Victoria Police Full timeVictoria Police Forensic Services Department Lab Operations - Analytical Services Drug Sciences Group 1 x ongoing FO-3 role available **About the role**: **The function of the Chemical Drug Intelligence Unit is**: To analyse non-evidential drug samples (excluding cannabis) prior to destruction, coordinate and maintain a database of drug seizure data of all...
-
Forensic Officer- Chemical Drug Intel
5 days ago
Melbourne, Australia Victoria Police Full timeVictoria 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...
-
Project Worker
4 weeks ago
Melbourne, Australia The Royal Melbourne Hospital Full time-Location: Melbourne | Parkville Job type: Full time Organisation: The Royal Melbourne Hospital Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Nursing Reference: 70901 **Project Worker - Custodial Forensic Youth Mental Health Service** - ** Full-time fixed-term opportunity | Based in Parkville**: - ** Multidisciplinary role open to...
-
Ward Clerk
7 days ago
Melbourne, Australia Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health Full timeLocation: Melbourne Job type: Full time Organisation: Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Other Reference: 15787 - Full time ongoing / HS2 Classification - Based at Thomas Embling Hospital - Diverse and supportive environments **Job location** Forensicare is the statutory...
-
Administration Support Officer
7 days ago
Melbourne, Australia Victoria Police Full timeVictoria Police Forensic Services Department Drug Sciences Group Administration Officer 1x VPS-2 Ongoing role available **About the role**: The Victoria Police Forensic Services Department is an accredited laboratory that provides a professional forensic service to Victoria Police, persons involved with the administration of justice and the public. **The...
-
Forensic Officer
4 weeks ago
Melbourne, Australia Victoria Police Full time**About the role**: As part of a small nationally funded facility, this role supports evidential alcohol breath testing across Australia. The facility operates within Road Policing Drug & Alcohol Section - Laboratory Services, which is part of Road Policing Command. The successful applicant will conduct acceptance testing and reporting on new Evidential...
-
Group Manager
4 weeks ago
Melbourne, Australia Victoria Police Full timeLocation: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time / 6 months Organisation: Victoria Police **Salary**: $141,088 - $152,598 Occupation: IT and Telecommunications Reference: VG/E20008900 The Victoria Police Forensic Services Department is an accredited laboratory that provides a professional forensic service to Victoria Police, persons...
-
Group Manager
4 weeks ago
Melbourne, Australia Victoria Police Full timeVictoria Police Forensic Services Department Business & Professional Support Services Forensic Intelligence & IT Management Group Fixed Term FO-6 Group Manager role available. The Victoria Police Forensic Services Department (VPFSD) is one of the largest providers of forensic services in Australia. The Department has over 500 staff: a combination of forensic...
-
Project Advisor
4 weeks ago
Melbourne, Australia Victoria Police Full timeLocation: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time / approx 12 months Organisation: Victoria Police **Salary**: $127,467 - $170,579 Occupation: Projects Reference: VG/E20010027 The Victoria Police Forensic Services Department is an accredited laboratory that provides a professional forensic service to Victoria Police, persons involved with...
