Mobile Device Forensic Examiner

Forensic Focus Limited; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 136,000; Part time

Job summary

RIVICA Investigations & Covert Solutions Pty Ltd in Melbourne seeks a Mobile Device Forensic Examiner to perform forensic acquisition, extraction and analysis of Apple iOS and Android devices, operating onsite from South Melbourne.

The role involves artefact recovery, malware examination, documentation of methodology and preparation of legally defensible reports; candidates should hold formal digital forensics training and current industry certification such as Cellebrite CCME, with CCO/CCPA or

Qualifications

• Formal digital forensics training required.
• Current industry certification preferred (CCME); with CCO/CCPA or CASA valued.
• Hands-on experience with Cellebrite UFED and Physical Analyzer.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic acquisition, extraction and analysis of iOS and Android devices.
• Recover artefacts and examine malware.
• Document methodology and prepare legally defensible reports.
• Attend handovers at South Melbourne office.

Skills

Cellebrite UFED

Physical Analyzer

Digital forensics training

Acquisition methodologies

Tools

Cellebrite UFED

Physical Analyzer

Job description

# Mobile Device Forensic Examiner*RIVICA Investigations & Covert Solutions Pty Ltd***Melbourne, Victoria**Onsite · Mid · Contract### The RoleWorking on a matter-by-matter subcontract basis, the examiner receives physical mobile devices via a South Melbourne office and carries out forensic acquisition, extraction and analysis of Apple iOS and Android devices. Responsibilities include artefact recovery, malware examination, methodology documentation and preparation of professional, legally defensible forensic reports.### Skills & ExperienceCandidates must hold formal digital forensics training and a current industry certification — Cellebrite CCME is preferred, with CCO, CCPA or CASA also valued. Hands-on experience with Cellebrite UFED and Physical Analyzer is expected, alongside proven knowledge of logical, file-system and physical acquisition methodologies and their limitations.### Who It SuitsThis role suits an established independent forensic practitioner or specialist provider who already owns mobile forensic equipment, software licences and a secure examination environment. Candidates must be Melbourne-based or able to attend reliably for device handover, and comfortable operating autonomously to consistent evidentiary standards.Typical advertised salary forDigital Forensics roles in Australia:**A$100,000–A$136,000**(median A$128,000 — from15 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).Compare Digital Forensics salaries in Australia →Certifications mentioned:CCO · CCPA · CCME — find training for these on theDFIR Training Finder.Learn More/Apply