Forensic Caseworker

**Victoria Police**

**Forensic Services Department**

**Lab Operations - Biometric Services**

**Biological Sciences Group**

**Evidence Recovery Unit**

**Forensic Caseworker (FO-3) - On-going position 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 function of the Evidence Recovery Unit is**:

- The examination of crime exhibits for the presence of biological material
- The submission of biological material found on exhibits to the DNA Analysis Unit for DNA profiling
- To participate in the recovery of biological material from exhibits in a multidisciplinary evidence recovery environment.

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

- Assist in the supervision, training and mentoring of staff
- Ensure the efficient and timely operation of services supplied by the Evidence Recovery Unit
- Perform sample analyses, interpret analysis results and be aware of casework acceptance and management criteria
- Maintain equipment, instruments, laboratory space and document performance with respect to quality control criteria
- Participate in activities required to maintain accreditation and meet obligations as required
- Respond to customer enquiries, maintain computerised records and compile statistical reports
- Assist in relevant R&D projects that help improve and expand Group methodologies
- Present evidence in Courts of law of a factual nature, in an impartial and concise manner as required
- Prioritise casework and provide statistics to management
- Attend and provide assistance at crime scenes in a multi-skilled environment where appropriate.
- Maintain appropriate knowledge of Victoria Police and Department policies, procedures and legislation.

**Skills & Experience**
- As the successful applicant, you will have: _
- Scientific/technical achievement, ability to interpret examinations and to successfully present
- technical and discipline related knowledge and advice to scientific/technical and non-scientific
- personnel at all levels, particularly in a Court context.
- Proven commitment to quality in casework and/or research or the ability to provide it.
- Proven ability to work autonomously and/or within a team environment.
- Ability to conduct scene examinations where little or no supervisory advice is available.
- Demonstrated Conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- 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**:

- Ongoing role available.
- Position is located at 31 Forensic Drive Macleod, Victoria.
- A relevant tertiary qualification is required.
- Provide a DNA sample (buccal swab) for use in laboratory quality control procedures (elimination purposes only)
- Undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
- Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.

**How to apply**
- Resume,

**Applications close midnight, Wednesday 21st May 2025.**

**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.

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is