Forensic Caseworker

**Victoria Police**

**Forensic Services Department**

**Lab Operations - Biometric Services**

**Biological Sciences Group**

**FO-3 ongoing Forensic Caseworker roles available in**:

- **Case Reporting Unit 1 (CRU1)**:

- **Investigative Reporting Unit (IRU)**

**About the Role**

The function of the Case Reporting Unit (CRU) is:

- To examine and report on analysis of crime exhibits for biological material
- To attend crime scenes
- To provide expert evidence in court.
- To participate in activities around the operation of the National Criminal Investigation DNA Database (NCIDD) and the NCIDD-Integrated Forensic Analysis (NIFA) database.

Note: based on business need, this role may include transfer for defined periods to other work units within BSG.

**Key Accountabilities include**:

- Undertake routine biological casework as part of a team.
- Attend and examine crime scenes and manage associated casework.
- Undertake the interpretation of examinations and DNA profiles, initiate problem identification and develop methods and procedures.
- Maintain equipment, instruments, laboratory space and document performance with respect to quality control criteria.
- Quality checking of DNA database links
- Reporting of DNA database links to the Victoria Police DNAMU
- Provide recommendations to management on administrative, scientific and database procedures as appropriate.
- Provide general administrative assistance, respond to customer enquiries, maintain computerised records and compile statistical reports
- Participate in accreditation duties and obligations as required.
- Present expert opinion evidence in Courts of Law relating to multi-disciplinary skills in an impartial and concise manner
- Maintain appropriate knowledge of Victoria Police and Department policies, procedures and legislation.

**Skills & Experience**
- 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 FO-3 positions available.
- Position is located at 31 Forensic Drive Macleod.
- A relevant tertiary qualification is required.
- Bachelor of Science Degree, preferably with a major in Molecular Biology and Genetics or equivalent.
- Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.

**How to apply**
- **Resume**:
**Applications close midnight, Thursday 29th May 2025.**

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and support flexible working arrangements.

**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 reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work."