Mortuary Manager, Forensic Medicine Centre

5 days ago

Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Do you have an interest in Forensic Medicine and experience as a Mortuary Technician?

The ACT Coroner’s Court and Forensic Medicine Centre is seeking a qualified Mortuary Manager to manage the technical operations of the ACT Forensic Medicine Centre. The Forensic Medicine Centre forms the technical branch of the ACT Coroner’s court and provides forensic pathology services to the ACT and neighbouring regional areas of New South Wales.

Do you have qualifications in Mortuary Practice and/or a degree in the field of Science or Health Sciences or course work in Biology or Forensics, (preferably including physiology/anatomy); or any combination of education or experience which would demonstrate the ability to perform the role of the Mortuary manager, and are interested in a profession providing forensic services to the ACT Community?

The Mortuary Manager is responsible for performing management and technical work in support of the Forensic Pathologists during autopsies and other post-mortem examination, and day to day management of a small team of dedicated mortuary technicians.

This vital role comes with its challenges, you will be technically proficient in the role, hold the highest regard for the confidentiality and dignity for those in the care of the Forensic Centre, and have detailed understanding of death investigation practices.

This is a frontline technical role, where you will be expected to lead a small team of technicians in best practice procedures and practices, provide on-going training and professional development. You will be supported in this role by the Operations Manager and the Coroner’s court. This is an exciting opportunity to extend and develop your technical forensic abilities and be involved in vital community service.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

**Eligibility/Other Requirements**:

- Relevant qualifications in Mortuary Practice and/or a degree in the field of science or health sciences or course work in biology or forensics, including physiology/anatomy are essential.
- Unrestricted C Class driver’s licence is essential.
- Willingness to work after hours and on weekends at short notice (and/or participate in an on-call roster)
- The applicant is required to be vaccinated against Hepatitis B, and other applicable vaccines.

**Notes**:A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Current and former ADF members are encouraged to apply.

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