Forensic Biology Team Member

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Broadband 4-6 (Forensics) ($84,458.00 - $118,673.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14362
This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit list for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.
Did you know?
The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.
Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.
We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:
Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
4 extra days of mandatory rest leave per year
18 days of paid personal leave per year
Generous superannuation of 15.4%
18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver (and 11 weeks for Secondary Caregiver) + additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child’s date of birth or placement
Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
Health & wellbeing services - with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What is the role?
The AFP are world leaders in forensic science and technical intelligence. Forensics is an essential enabler of frontline policing in both the physical and virtual criminal environments. The AFP Forensics area provide a foundation of innovation and collaborative problem solving, examining complex evidence, information and situations. By doing this, AFP Forensics provides solutions that keep pace with the criminal and national security environment.
Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Team Member (Bands 4-6) within the AFP Forensic Biology team, responsible for the biological examination and analysis of biological related items of evidence.
You will be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. Consistent with the AFP values, AFP leadership philosophy, organisational reform agendas, AFP corporate business plans and your Performance Development Agreement, it is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.
What will you do?
As a Forensic Biology team member, you play a pivotal role in assisting to create an agile and responsive team. The team member is responsible for the delivery of a range of key services, including:
Ensuring outputs are achieved within the strategic direction of the AFP
Plan, conduct and coordinate simple/complex forensic biology investigations
Maintain currency in biological evidence recovery, DNA interpretation and statistical analysis expertise through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
Undertake laboratory processes including automated DNA extraction, DNA quantitation, DNA amplification and capillary electrophoresis as required
Use National and International DNA Databases
Provide expert opinion evidence to the courts
Provide accurate, timely and impartial technical advice to stakeholders and domestic/international law enforcement agencies
Represent AFP Biology in domestic/international forums and advisory groups
Guide, mentor and advise junior trainees as required
Contribute to validation, research and capability development projects
Contribute to the maintenance of the laboratories Quality and Accreditation system
Essential Requirements
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Tertiary qualifications and/or contemporary experience and knowledge in the field of molecular biology or forensic science.
Has contemporary knowledge and experience in a forensic biology role.
Desirable Requirements
The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
Relevant experience or knowledge in the detection, collection and testing of biological evidence.
Relevant experience or knowledge in the interpretation of simple/complex mixed DNA profiles.
Relevant experience of knowledge in the interpretation data from sequencing based platforms.
Relevant experience or knowledge in the in area of opinion-based evidence reporting in the criminal justice system.
Additional Information
This position has been advertised in multiple locations, however the r