Equipment & Services Coordinator

The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine is Australia’s most comprehensive forensic medical facility. We serve the Victorian community and the whole of the Victorian justice system, especially the courts.

We provide the justice system with evidence to underpin safe convictions and appropriate acquittals. Our doctors help investigate deaths reported to the Coroner, examine alleged offenders and assess, treat and support victims of crime.

The Donor Tissue Bank of Victoria supports patients and their families by providing safe tissues for transplantation and medical research.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit vifm.org/about-us/careers/

If a career that can give you the opportunity to contribute to a safe and just Victoria appeals to you, we look forward to hearing from you.
Job Details
Department: Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine
Work Type: Ongoing - full time
Job Function: Facilities Management
Classification: VPSG4
Work Location: Melbourne - CBD
Reference: VG/FM0095APRIL2024
Closing Date: 05-May-2024
Salary Range: $92,332 - $104,762
Job Duration: N/A
Attachments: Position Description - Equipment and Services Coordinator.pdf (PDF, 223KB)
Job Specification

Contact: Amila Peiris on 03 9684 4144
Amila.Peiris@vifm.org

Position Details

Equipment & Services Coordinator

Play a pivotal role in the day-to-day management of Donor Tissue Bank of Victoria facility and support our effort to provide an invaluable service to our community.

  • Full Time, Ongoing
  • VPS Grade 4 ($92,332 - $104,762) + Superannuation
  • Southbank Location

About Us:

Join our team at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine as part of The Donor Tissue Bank of Victoria.  Where you can truly be yourself as part of a trusted and innovative leader in global forensic medicine and science.

About the Role:

Working closely with the Operations Manager you will coordinate the day-to-day management and upkeep of the building facility and equipment.

This is a fast-paced role that will reward you a variety of work, a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to work in collaboration with a large multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Contractor management
  • Preventative maintenance planning and coordination
  • Undertaking environment monitoring activities
  • Ensuring compliance with ISO5/ISO7 standards for clean room operation
  • Supply management.

About You:

To be successful in this role you will bring a large amount of facilities management experience, be highly agile and self-driven. If this resonates, we would love to would love to hear from you.

Key Qualifications and Attributes:

The Equipment and Services Coordinator position represents a unique opportunity to showcase many of your professional skills, including:

  • Organisation and self-management
  • Communicating with influence
  • Stakeholder management
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving.

What We Offer:

Working at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) will give you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to do extraordinary work.  You will enjoy:

  • A supportive and inclusive environment within diverse and dynamic teams
  • Career development plans and ongoing training opportunities
  • Competitive leave benefits, including parental leave and study leave
  • Study assistance programs to foster personal growth and development
  • Health and wellness initiatives to support your psychological and physical well-being
  • Myki Metro and VLine passes – 40 days of free travel to staff who purchase an annual Myki pass.

Working at VIFM is more than just a job; it's personal.  We are dedicated to making a difference and believe in the strength of our diverse team and vibrant culture.  Our commitment extends to our people, customers, and community, operating responsibly and ethically.

Join us to lead, inspire, and shape the future of forensic medicine in a culture that values creativity, embraces new ideas, and fosters inclusivity and collaboration.

Our Recruitment Process

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependent on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, driver's license checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

If you feel comfortable, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or require an alternative format to any of the application material upon application, so we can make any adjustments required to support you throughout our recruitment process.

How to Apply:

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:

  • For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
  • For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.


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