Description:
The Victoria Police Forensic Services Department is an accredited laboratory that provides a professional forensic service to Victoria Police, persons involved with the administration of justice and the public
Victoria Police
Forensic Services Department
Lab Operations – Analytical Services
Digital & Document Evidence Group
Audio Visual Unit
Ongoing Forensic Officer Level 3 role available
About the Role:
The Audio-Visual Unit provides a range of forensic audio-visual services which include:
- Extraction and conversion of footage from CCTV devices.
- Extraction and conversion of audio and video recordings from a range of digital and analogue recording and storage devices.
- Analysis and authentication of video, images and audio.
- Repair of physically damaged media (tapes, CDs DVDs)
- Recovery of deleted or corrupted audio-visual recordings.
- Audio, video, and image enhancement.
- Attend crime scenes.
Key Accountabilities include:
- Undertake case work and report in own name.
- Convey specialist knowledge and judgement that impacts on legal deliberations and/or investigations including in the court context where opinion evidence is required.
- Deliver discipline related presentations using prescribed methods and procedures in casework.
- Attend, and examine crime scenes, and process related samples.
- Make qualified judgements that impact on the subsequent investigation and legal deliberations associated with casework.
- Assist in research and development, and training and development of staff by communicating professional/scientific/technical concepts.
- Supervise other staff as required.
- Where appropriate interpret results of analysis and undertake technical reviews of casework.
- Monitor and administer local contracts and service agreements within a well-defined service delivery framework.
- Solve problems that may require specialist knowledge in a number of scientific/technical fields.
- Co-ordinate the daily scheduling, performance, maintenance and trouble shooting of a range of scientific equipment.
Skills & Experience
- Possesses a degree and/or relevant qualification.
- Industry experience in the following areas will be considered:
- Audio Engineering, Video Engineering, Signal Processing (Audio, Video, Images), Physics, Computer Science.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Good general IT proficiency.
Requirements and relevant information:
- Ongoing FO-3 position available.
- The position's primary work site is located at the VPC, 311 Spencer Street, Melbourne with the secondary worksite, VPFSC located at Macleod.
- The successful candidate will be required to provide a DNA sample (buccal swab) for use in laboratory quality control procedures (elimination purposes only).
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
- The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Level 1 Negative Vetting Security Clearance. To achieve this, you must be an Australian Citizen.
- The incumbent must possess a Victorian Drivers Licence and the ability to obtain a Victoria Police Approved Driving Authority.
- We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.
How to apply
Your application must include:
- Resume
- Responses to the Selection Criteria – The Selection Criteria is found in the Position Description, which is attached to the job advertisement on the Careers.vic.gov.au website.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic.gov.au) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
Applications close midnight, Monday 2nd June 2025.
For further information on this role contact: Tony Bonnici on 03 9906-0*** or via email ***************@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 ***************@POLICE.VIC.GOV.AU
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and support flexible working arrangements.
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.
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.”
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