Forensic Officer
1 week 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.
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