Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $78,510 - $86,679
Grade: FrO2
Occupation: Science and research
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/20032079
Victoria Police
Forensic Services
Lab Operations – Analytical Services (LOAS)
Ongoing Forensic Officer Level 2 (FO-2) position available
About the role:
The LOAS Division comprises of: Audio Visual Unit, Botany Unit, Chemical Trace Unit, Clandestine Laboratory Unit, Document Examination Unit, Drug Analysis Unit, Drug Information and Analytical Support Unit, Fire and Explosion Unit, and Vehicle Examination Unit.
This position will initially be assigned to the Audio-Visual Unit for a period of one year. Following this period, the successful candidate will undertake rotations to other units within LOAS in response to evolving operational priorities, business needs and organisational requirements.
The position will require the incumbent to attend two work sites (VPC, 311 Spencer Street Melbourne (initial 1 year tenure) and VPFSC, 31 Forensic Drive, Macleod).
The Audio-Visual Unit provides a range of forensic audio-visual services which include:
The role of this position is to provide quality and timely technical and administrative casework support to units within the LOAS Division in both laboratory settings and in field, including crime scenes. To contribute to the LOAS Division's multi-capable workforce model whereby FO2 staff are trained to become a flexible and agile workforce that can be deployed across the division to meet emerging operational priorities and provide short-term surge capacity when required.
As the successful applicant, some of your initial duties will include:
Skills & Experience
As the successful applicant, you will have:
Requirements and relevant information:
How to apply
Your application must include:
Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 27th September 2026.
Applications will not be accepted via email.
For further information on this role contact: [email protected]
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 [email protected]
About Us:
Victoria Police have 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 e xpect 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.”
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and support flexible working arrangements.
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