Lead Forensic Caseworker — Cold Case Specialist

Victoria Police; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria Police is seeking an Ongoing Forensic Officer Level 5 (FO-5) Principal Caseworker to provide leadership for cold-case management. The role involves co-ordinating casework, guiding teams, and presenting expert evidence in court while upholding quality and accreditation standards.

The successful candidate will oversee process improvements, drive training, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary groups to ensure timely, accurate forensic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Post-graduate qualification desirable.
• Australian citizenship, PR or valid work visa required.
• DNA sample for lab quality control procedures (elimination).

Responsibilities

• Manage cold-case service delivery, including case allocation and oversight.
• Provide high-level scientific and professional guidance within the Unit.
• Undertake casework and present expert opinion evidence in Courts of law.
• Provide advice and leadership in policy and procedures development.
• Ensure accreditation and quality requirements are achieved and maintained.
• Maintain business reporting and anticipate future needs for cold cases.
• Demonstrate high-level case management across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Case management

Leadership

Court testimony

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Forensic science degree

Post-graduate qualification desirable

Job description

Victoria Police is seeking an Ongoing Forensic Officer Level 5 (FO-5) Principal Caseworker to provide leadership for cold-case management. The role involves co-ordinating casework, guiding teams, and presenting expert evidence in court while upholding quality and accreditation standards.

The successful candidate will oversee process improvements, drive training, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary groups to ensure timely, accurate forensic outcomes.