Executive Manager Forensic Innovation Validation and Research

Department of Justice, Queensland; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Manager Forensic Innovation, Validation and Research at Department of Justice, Queensland leads capability uplift and innovation across Forensic Science Queensland. The role drives validation, verification and research, ensuring technologies and methods meet accreditation and scientific best practice.

It provides expert forensic scientific advice, manages complex projects, and supports evidence-based decision making to deliver high-quality forensic services.

Qualifications

• Leadership of capability uplift and innovation projects in forensic science.
• Experience validating and verifying forensic technologies and processes.
• Ability to apply data analysis and statistical methods to decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex forensic science projects across validation, verification and research.
• Provide expert forensic scientific advice and strategic direction.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and best-practice standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Statistics

Forensic science

Job description

Executive Manager Forensic Innovation Validation and Research

Department of Justice, Queensland – Coopers Plains QLD

The Executive Manager of Forensic Innovation, Validation and Research provides leadership and oversight of capability uplift, innovation, validation and verification, and research activities across Forensic Science Queensland. The role is responsible for ensuring technologies, systems and processes utilised in forensic science are appropriately developed, validated, verified and implemented in accordance with accreditation requirements, scientific best practice and organisational needs.

The position leads complex forensic science projects, applying robust project management, data analysis and statistical evaluation principles to support evidence-based decision making, continuous improvement and the delivery of high-quality forensic services. The Executive Manager provides expert forensic scientific advice and leadership to support FSQ's visions of delivering quality, timely and innovative forensic services.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/702706/26Closing Date: Tuesdya, 20th October 2026