Science Leader Evidence Recovery - Adelaide, Australia - SA Government -ATTORNEY-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT

SA Government -ATTORNEY-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT

Verified Company

Adelaide, Australia

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

beBee Recruiter

Description

Attorney-General's Department

Job reference: 576630

Location:

ADELAIDE

Job status:
Ongoing

Eligibility:
Open to Everyone

Classification:
PO4

Salary Range:
$109,060- $118,690

Duration:
Ongoing

Vacancy Type:
Full Time

Number of Positions Available: 1

Closing Date: 11:30pm, Monday 26 February 2024

About the Opportunity

The primary purpose of the Science Leader - Evidence Recovery is to be responsible for the efficient and timely examination of evidence items in casework operations to meet stakeholder expectations and organisational objectives.

About the Business

Forensic Science SA (FSSA) provides a comprehensive, coordinated range of services to agencies associated with the justice system including the State Coroner, South Australia Police (SAPOL), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and defence and civil litigants.

We are part of the Attorney General's Department and the Director, FSSA reports to the Executive Director, Finance, People & Performance.

Within FSSA there are four scientific/medico-legal operational areas: Pathology, Chemistry, Biology and Toxicology, each analysing materials using a diverse range of scientific equipment and processes.

The operational areas are supported by Administration, Information Technology and Projects, Science Support and Quality, who each provide underpinning services in support of the operational areas.

Special Conditions for Employment
Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested.

Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

A degree in a scientific discipline relevant to Forensic Biology.

Incumbent must provide a reference DNA sample so that their DNA profile can be generated and stored on a Quality Assurance Register (QAR).

The register compares QAR donor reference profiles against profiles generated in casework and monitors for the possibility of contamination.

Employment is dependent upon evidence of COVID-19 vaccinations as per ATAGI guidelines that the AGD finds satisfactory.

Employment is dependent upon rece this part has been cut off on the REQ, please advise.

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below.

For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

The Attorney-General's Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

Applications close: 26/02/2024 11:30 PM