Forensic Audio-Visual Officer (Fixed-Term) – Melbourne

Victorian Government; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Victoria Police in Melbourne, through the Forensic Services division, seeks a Fixed Term Forensic Officer Level 2 to support the Audio-Visual Unit. You will handle extraction, recovery, analysis and authentication of audio-visual evidence, repair damaged media, and attend crime scenes to assist evidence retrieval.

You will perform examinations under supervision, process case lodgements, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining records and contributing to quality

Qualifications

• Interest in technology such as audio-visual production or IT is desirable.
• Ability to undertake scientific/technical examinations following procedures.
• Experience operating scientific instrumentation.
• Proven administrative skills and detailed record-keeping.
• Strong oral and written communication with stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team and meet deadlines.
• Prepare reports and provide results on technical matters.
• Commitment to customer service and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations of exhibits under direction and supervision.
• Process Exhibits: lodgements, databases, LIMS entries.
• Respond to customer enquiries and arrange exhibit collection.
• Interact with stakeholders and provide information or advice.
• Provide admin support: records, statistics, audits.
• Operate and maintain laboratory systems and equipment.
• Attend crime scenes as required for evidence retrieval.
• Assist in R&D projects as needed.
• Conduct quality controls and maintain documentation.

Skills

Technology interest

Scientific/technical examinations

Instrumentation operation

Record-keeping

Communication

Autonomy/teamwork

Report writing

Ethical conduct

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

LIMS

Databases

Job description

Victoria Police in Melbourne, through the Forensic Services division, seeks a Fixed Term Forensic Officer Level 2 to support the Audio-Visual Unit. You will handle extraction, recovery, analysis and authentication of audio-visual evidence, repair damaged media, and attend crime scenes to assist evidence retrieval.

You will perform examinations under supervision, process case lodgements, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining records and contributing to quality