Victoria Police

Forensic Services Department

Forensic Field Operations and Information Services

Vetting & Triage Unit

2 x FO-3 – fixed term positions available until 30 June 2028

The Vetting and Triage Unit (VTU) is responsible for a new centralised model for the submission, receipt, and review of requests for forensic examinations. The role of centralised V&T is to receipt, assess and process all exhibit examination requests submitted to FSD. The VTU is connected to our customers and to the various forensic disciplines. A key unit objective is the facilitation of a consistent approach to the management of requests, collaborating with key stakeholders where required, and applying effective, appropriate and timely decision making.

As the successful applicant, some of your duties will include:

• Undertake V&T across forensic disciplines as part of a team and take responsibility for providing a timely and high-quality forensic science service in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Apply V&T criteria to inform effective decision making, including in the assessment of service requests and requests for exceptions and escalations.
• Consult discipline experts, investigators and other key stakeholders where required to support decision making.
• Develop fit for purpose examination strategies for service requests received by FSD considering the whole of case and multi-disciplinary perspective.
• Make judgements with limited direction in the provision of expert specialist advice to customers in line with experience and knowledge.
• Attend and assist at secondary locations under direction and supervision to transport items and samples where required.
• Maintain connections to forensic disciplines, including keeping abreast changing policies, procedures, and new developments.
• As part of a team assist in relevant research and development projects, and training, to improve methodology.
• Participate in business improvement activities.
• Present expert opinion evidence in Courts of Law where required relating to multi-disciplinary V&T decision making in an impartial and concise manner.
• Participate in accreditation duties and obligations as required.
• Maintain computerised records and compile statistical reports.
• Participate in accreditation duties and obligations as required.
• Maintain appropriate knowledge of Victoria Police and Department's policies, procedures and legislation and assist in any duties derived from those.

Skills & Experience

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Scientific/technical achievement, ability to interpret examinations and to successfully present technical and discipline related knowledge and advice to scientific/technical and non-scientific personnel at all levels, particularly in a Court context.
• Proven commitment to quality in casework and/or research or the ability to provide it.
• Well-developed specialist subject knowledge with an emphasis on forensic science.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and/or within a team environment.
• Demonstrated Conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• An understanding of the customer service requirements of the position and a demonstrated record of strong commitment and achievement in meeting customer needs.
• A proven record of ethical behaviour and a demonstrated commitment to the Victoria Police Code of Ethics and Conduct and the Organisational Values.

Requirements and relevant information

• A relevant tertiary qualification is required.  
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• The successful candidate will be required to provide a DNA sample (buccal swab) for use in laboratory quality control procedures (elimination purposes only).
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.

How to apply

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Completed application form - attached to the job advertisement on Careers.vic.gov.au. You must respond to the questions in the application form and attach same for your submission to be complete.

Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

Applications close midnight, Tuesday 3^rd February 2026.

For further information on this role please contact Nicola Martinsen via email at Nicola.martinsen@police.vic.gov.au

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact the  Recruitment team via email FORENSIC-RECRUIT-ESTAB-MGR@POLICE.VIC.GOV.AU   

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and support flexible working arrangements.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety. 

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people.  We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.”

If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.

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