Forensic Officer: Hazardous Materials & Evidence Ops

Victoria Police - Public Service Positions; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria Police – Public Service Positions in Melbourne's Northern Suburbs is seeking a Hazardous Materials Management Officer/Forensic Officer (FO-2) for the Forensic Evidence Management Group. This fixed-term full-time position supports FEMU/HMMU/FEDU with exhibits management, safety, and destruction coordination.

The role involves auditing storage facilities, coordinating destruction of exhibits, assisting with hazardous materials handling, and presenting evidence in court.

Qualifications

• Proven scientific/technical knowledge in relevant discipline (preferably chemistry) with ability to undertake scientific/technical examinations following established procedures.
• Demonstrated understanding of forensic science and occupational health & safety, exhibit integrity and quality documentation practices.
• Ability to liaise with key suppliers to ensure selection and approved purchase of laboratory consumables and small equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with a large-volume computerised records and information management system with detailed and confidential record keeping.
• Understanding of customer service requirements and commitment to meeting customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of exhibits and ensure maintenance of property records in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Assist in undertaking regular audits and risk management reporting on safety, storage, and operation of on-site exhibit storage facilities.
• Assist in managing and coordinating the destruction program for exhibits seized by Victoria Police.
• Under direction and as part of a team assist in coordination, safety and supervision of persons working with Hazardous materials (including chemicals).
• Coordinate the maintenance and re-stocking of equipment, including PPE, in storage facilities and at crime scenes.
• Assist with analysis of substances using well-defined methods and procedures under direction and supervision as part of a team including at crime scenes where required.
• Be responsible for regular maintenance of scientific equipment, including monitoring daily quality performance of equipment within defined parameters.
• Present supportive evidence of fact in Courts of Law regarding exhibit tracking/management/destruction, as required.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Forensic science

Supplier liaison

Records management

Customer service

Education

Tertiary qualification desirable

Job description

Victoria Police – Public Service Positions in Melbourne's Northern Suburbs is seeking a Hazardous Materials Management Officer/Forensic Officer (FO-2) for the Forensic Evidence Management Group. This fixed-term full-time position supports FEMU/HMMU/FEDU with exhibits management, safety, and destruction coordination.

The role involves auditing storage facilities, coordinating destruction of exhibits, assisting with hazardous materials handling, and presenting evidence in court.