Forensic Officer

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 – Analytical Services

Digital and Document Evidence Group

Forensic Officer Level 2 (FO-2) – On-going position available.

About the role:

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 Audio-Visual Unit provides a range of forensic audio-visual services which include:

• Extraction and conversion of footage from CCTV devices.
• Extraction and conversion of audio and video recordings from a range of digital and analogue recording and storage devices.
• Analysis and authentication of video, images and audio.
• Repair of physically damaged media (tapes, CDs DVDs)
• Recovery of deleted or corrupted audio-visual recordings.
• Audio, video, and image enhancement.
• Attend crime scenes.

The Document Examination Unit provides a range of forensic document examination services which include:

• Comparison of handwriting and signature formations.
• Examination of typewriters, printing devices and printed documents.
• Examination of security identity documents.
• Examination of documents for indentations, obliterations, alterations, and erasures.

The position provides quality and timely casework support to the Digital & Document Evidence Group (primarily to the Audio-Visual Unit) and, where applicable, to other units within the Division which includes both administrative and casework support. The position will also be required to attend crime scenes to assist with the retrieval of evidence.

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

• Conduct examinations of exhibits under direction and supervision within defined parameters.
• Exhibit handling, processing of case lodgements using local databases and LIMS case management system.
• Attend to customer enquiries, book in casework and contact customers to arrange case collection.
• Regularly interact with a range of internal and external stakeholders to provide advice or specialist information.
• Provide general administrative assistance including, ordering, maintaining computerised records, manual records, compiling statistic reports and conducting preliminary audits of casework records.
• Maintain equipment and instrumentation.
• Attend and assist at crime scenes where appropriate.
• Assist in relevant research and development projects.
• Contribute to the laboratory quality assurance and accreditation program.
• Present factual evidence in Courts of Law, where required

About you

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• An interest in “technology” such as audio-visual production, IT, coding, or general IT proficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Good general IT proficiency.
• Ability to adapt and work well under pressure in a changing environment.
• Exhibit handling including the use of laboratory exhibit management systems.
• Case processing and preparation of relevant case files for caseworkers.
• Perform a range of administrative tasks including but not limited to procurement, maintaining records (electronic and hard copy), database entry, casework auditing and responding to customer inquiries.
• Perform work individually and as a member of a team.

Requirements and relevant information:

• Ongoing role available
• A relevant tertiary qualification or industry experience is desirable
• Position is located at 31 Forensic Drive Macleod, Victoria
• The incumbent must possess a Victorian Drivers Licence and the ability to obtain a Victoria Police approved Driving Authority.
• The position may require the incumbent to be exposed to material that is offensive and/or graphic in nature.
• Provide a DNA sample (buccal swab) for use in laboratory quality control procedures (elimination purposes only)
• Undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• Required to undergo National Security Vetting and achieve and maintain a security classification rated as Secret (Negative Vetting Level 1). To achieve this, you must be an Australian Citizen.
• The position will require the incumbent to attend two work sites (VPC, 311 Spencer Street, Melbourne and VPFSC, Macleod) dependant on their rostered unit.
• The position may require the incumbent to work outside the normal daily hours and attend crime scenes.
• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

How to apply

Your application must include:

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

Applications close midnight, Wednesday 14th May 2025.

Applications will not be accepted via email.

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

For further information on this role contact: Tony Bonnici 03 9906-0143 or via email anthony.bonnici@police.vic.gov.au

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team via email FORENSIC-RECRUIT-ESTAB-MGR@POLICE.VIC.GOV.AU

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.”

If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.

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

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

Applications close Wednesday 14 May 2025 at 11.59PM