The Victoria Police Forensic Services Department is an accredited laboratory that provides a professional forensic service to Victoria Police, persons involved with the administration of justice and the public.

Victoria Police

Forensic Services Department

Lab Operations – Biometric Services

Biological Sciences Group

DNA Analysis Unit

FO-2 Forensic/Technical Officer position available

The Victoria Police Forensic Services Department is an accredited laboratory that provides a professional forensic service to Victoria Police, persons involved with the administration of justice and the public.

The function of the Technical Support area is:

To ensure the provision of required consumables, equipment, and control monitoring for Biological Sciences Group staff to conduct their work.

About the role:

As the successful applicant, some of your duties will include:

• Keep account of consumables and equipment orders and expenditure
• Ensure the provision of instrument maintenance.
• Prepare consumables and supplies for use by BSG staff.
• Conduct quality control testing on consumables
• Maintain equipment, instruments, laboratory space and document performance with respect to quality control criteria.
• Provide recommendations to management on administrative procedures as appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate knowledge of Victoria Police and Department policies, procedures, and legislation.

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:

• A relevant tertiary qualification would be desirable.
• Ongoing full-time position available
• Position is located at 31 Forensic drive Macleod, Victoria.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• The successful candidate will be required to provide a DNA sample (buccal swab) for use in laboratory quality control procedures (elimination purposes only).
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.

For your application to be considered, your application must include:

• Resume, and
• Completed application form – Application form is attached to the advertisement.  You must respond to the questions in the application form and attach same for your submission to be complete.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through the following platforms: Job Skills Exchange (JSE) and Careers.vic.gov.a.au.  Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE).

Applications close midnight, Thursday 2^nd May 2024.

For further information on this role please contact Simona Marciano via email simona.marciano@police.vic.gov.au or via phone 9450-9865.

If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email forensic-recruit-estab-mgr@police.vic.gov.au.

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. 

Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps