Forensic Technical Assistant

**Play a pivotal role in the day-to-day provision of Forensic Technical Services and support our effort to provide an invaluable community service.**:

- **Utilise your expertise to provide support and advice to the**Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine** branch**:

- **Ongoing, Full-Time** opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service**:

- **VPS Grade 2: $**58,539 - $75,175** plus superannuation.**

**About Us**:
Join our team at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine for a fulfilling career where you can truly be yourself and contribute to a greater cause.

**About the Role**:
In this role you will work with a team of highly professional individuals who will value your caring and empathetic nature and nurture your commitment to service excellence.

You will work with a diverse range of stakeholders as well as liaise with external clients and can showcase your strong teamwork and communication skills.

This is both a challenging and highly rewarding role that is well suited to someone with passion for service improvement and an Occupational Health and Safety mindset.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Admit and release bodies from the mortuary
- Maintain chain of custody documentation
- Liaise with internal and external clients
- Participate in quality control audits
- Maintain a clean and tidy mortuary environment

**About You**:
You are a detailed orientated and well organised individual who is resilient and thrives in a highly demanding environment. You also are someone who takes pride and satisfaction from providing a high level of service.

**Key Qualifications and Attributes**:

- Ability to prioritise and manage time efficiently
- Works collaboratively
- Well versed in stakeholder management
- Effective communicator
- A Bachelor's degree in health science or equivalent would be highly regarded

**What we Offer**:
Working at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) will give you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to do extraordinary work. You will enjoy:

- A supportive and inclusive environment within diverse and dynamic teams.
- Comprehensive career development plans and ongoing training opportunities.
- Competitive leave benefits, including parental leave and study leave.
- Study assistance programs to foster personal growth and development.
- Health and wellness initiatives to support your psychological and physical well-being.
- Myki Metro and VLine passes - 40 days of free travel to staff who purchase an annual Myki pass

Working at VIFM is more than just a job; it's personal. We are dedicated to making a difference and believe in the strength of our diverse team and vibrant culture. Our commitment extends to our people, customers, and community, operating responsibly and ethically.

Join us to lead, inspire, and shape the future of forensic medicine in a culture that values creativity, embraces new ideas, and fosters inclusivity and collaboration.

**Our Recruitment Process**:
**How to Apply**:
**_ FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:_**

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**:
**CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT**:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.