Forensic Caseworker
Role Overview
Fixed-term Forensic Caseworker level 3 role in Victoria Police Forensic Services, Chemical Trace Unit.
The unit examines trace evidence including gunshot residue, paints, plastics, fibres, glass, chemical irritants and miscellaneous substances.
The role focuses on routine casework and evidence recovery, particularly for illicit tobacco and organised crime-related offences.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Fixed-term Forensic Caseworker level 3 role in Victoria Police Forensic Services, Chemical Trace Unit.
The unit examines trace evidence including gunshot residue, paints, plastics, fibres, glass, chemical irritants and miscellaneous substances.
The role focuses on routine casework and evidence recovery, particularly for illicit tobacco and organised crime-related offences.
Key duties
- Conduct routine and non-routine examinations and recovery of chemical trace evidence.
- Prepare recovered trace samples for instrumental analysis.
- Assist senior caseworkers at crime scenes and collect trace evidence when needed.
- Assist with court, police and stakeholder reports and present evidence in court when required.
- Complete training, maintain relevant legislative knowledge, and contribute to laboratory quality assurance and accreditation.
Skills and requirements
- A science degree or postgraduate degree is mandatory; a Chemistry major is preferred.
- Applicants need specialist forensic science knowledge, scientific communication, analytical skills and a commitment to quality.
- Applicants must be able to work autonomously and in a team, including conducting scene examinations with little or no supervisory advice.
- A Victorian driver's licence or ability to obtain one, and ability to obtain a Victoria Police Approved Drivers Authority, are required.
Schedule and conditions
- Fixed-term full-time position available until 30 June 2028.
- May include on-call work outside normal office hours, including mid-week and weekends.
- Work may involve confronting crime scenes and evidence, including cases involving sexual assault and homicide.
Location and work setting
- Position is located at 31 Forensic Drive, Macleod.
- May require attendance at crime scenes during and outside office hours.
Compensation
- Salary range is $98,495 to $108,745; no pay cadence is specified.
Employment checks
A DNA sample is required for laboratory quality-control elimination purposes.
Pre-employment checks may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
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