Description:
Seeking a fulfilling career? Join the Forensic Pathology team at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) and make a difference.
- Thrive in a dynamic environment with great training opportunities.
- Diverse engagement with relevant stakeholders
- 8 am to 4 pm working hours
- VPS3 salary: $76,817 - $93,275 plus superannuation
About the role:
As the Human Identification Officer, working within the Human Identification Service (HIS) team, you will be responsible for facilitating the identification of deceased individuals admitted to the coroner for a death investigation in accordance with the Coroners Act (2008) and VIFM Act (2024).
This involves providing administrative support for reviewing cases admitted to the Victorian coroner to establish the most appropriate method of identification, liaising with the relevant stakeholders (experts within the VIFM and Victoria Police) to facilitate the identification, and presenting the identification to the coroner for their consideration.
In addition, the Human Identification Officer assists the Missing Persons Working Group in the investigation of long-term missing persons and unidentified human remains (including working with both State and National Missing Persons Units).
Key responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to the daily identification service for deaths reported to the Coroner.
- Provide ongoing KPI data to the Manager of the HIS.
- Participate in the data collection of long-term missing person cases and cases of unidentified human remains in Victoria.
- Provide administrative support to the HIS manager.
About you:
The successful candidate will be reliable, a confident decision maker, and have a high-level of attention to detail. They will also have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to communicate with a wide array of stakeholders. At VIFM, we value integrity, respect, openness, and innovation in all our services, and you embody these values both professionally and personally.
Key qualification and attributes:
- Bachelor's degree in science (preferably in forensic and related disciplines) and/or demonstrated experience in human identification/ forensic sciences.
- Understanding of identification methods (DNA, fingerprints, odontology).
- Capacity to work independently with good time-management skills.
- Basic skills in Microsoft programs.
What we offer:
Working at 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.
- 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.
How to apply:
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter addressing the selection criteria. 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. 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 adjustments required to support you throughout our recruitment process.
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.
For more information please contact: Namrata Sharma (hr@vifm.org)
Applications close: Sunday 2nd March 2025
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.