Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $70,086 - $77,430
Grade: VPS 2.2
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/VIFM0007
Play a pivotal role in the day-to-day provision of Forensic Technical Services and support our effort to provide an invaluable community service.
About Us
The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) provides world-leading independent forensic medical and scientific expertise to the justice system, tissue for transplantation, and conducts teaching and research in forensic medicine and science.
We provide the justice system with the crucial evidence that underpins safe convictions and appropriate acquittals. Our doctors and scientists investigate deaths reported to the coroner, examine alleged offenders and medically assess and support victims of crime.
The Donor Tissue Bank of Victoria supports patients and their families by providing safe tissues to medical specialists and Victorian hospitals for transplantation and medical research, benefitting many patients every year.
Our medical and scientific staff members undertake research that benefits public health and safety, and the functioning of our legal system.
The Institute is based in Southbank in Melbourne's CBD, just a short 10-minute walk from Flinders Street railway station. We offer fulfilling careers and have a diverse range of roles – including forensic pathology, clinical forensic medicine, forensic scientists, nursing, medico-legal case work, technicians, and corporate support services.
About the Role
In this role you will work with a team of highly professional individuals who will value your caring and empathetic nature and nurture your commitment to service excellence.
You will work with a diverse range of stakeholders as well as liaise with external clients and can showcase your strong teamwork and communication skills.
This is both a challenging and highly rewarding role that is well suited to someone with passion for service improvement and an Occupational Health and Safety mindset.
Key responsibilities
About You
You are a detailed orientated and well organised individual who is resilient and thrives in a highly demanding environment. You also are someone who takes pride and satisfaction from providing a high level of service.
Key Qualifications and Attributes
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:
Working at VIFM is more than just a job; it's personal. We are dedicated to making a difference and belie ve 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.
How to apply
To apply for this position please submit your resume, and a Cover Letter addressing each of the key selection criteria listed in the Position Description.
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, drivers 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 adjust-ments required to support you throughout our recruitment process.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine 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.