Forensic Caseworker - Botany Unit

Role overview

Key accountabilities

• Undertake routine casework, attend crime scenes and support evidence processing using defined methods.
• Contribute to quality management by reviewing quality checks, analysis results and audits.
• Present impartial expert opinion evidence in court and provide specialist advice to stakeholders.
• Coordinate scientific equipment scheduling, performance, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Assist with routine scientific and technical supervision, reporting, advice to less experienced staff, and compliance with relevant requirements.

Skills and experience

• Scientific or technical achievement and ability to interpret examinations and present technical advice, particularly in court.
• Commitment to quality in casework or research; specialist knowledge with an emphasis on forensic science.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team, conduct scene examinations with limited supervision, and apply analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-service commitment and ethical behaviour aligned with Victoria Police values.

Qualifications and other requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification is mandatory; a major in Botany is preferred.
• A Victorian driver's licence is required, along with the ability to obtain a Victoria Police Approved Driving Authority.
• The role may require work outside normal daily hours and attendance at crime scenes.
• The successful candidate must provide a DNA sample for laboratory quality-control elimination purposes and undergo pre-employment checks.

Workplace and term

• The position is located at 31 Forensic Drive, Macleod.
• Fixed-term Forensic Officer Level 3 role; the description gives conflicting end dates of 30 June 2027 and 30 June 2028.

Application

• Applications require a resume and completed application form.