Team Leader - Forensic Evidence Management GroupJob posted: 11/10/2024Location: Melbourne | Northern MetropolitanJob type: Full timeOrganisation: Victoria PoliceOccupation: Administration/SecretarialReference: VG/E20005426The 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.About the unit: The Victoria Police Forensic Services Department provides a professional forensic service to Victoria Police and the community.FEMU Function: The unit is responsible for receiving, documenting, recording on computer, packaging, labelling, storing, and distributing items for forensic examination by VPFSC staff.The unit liaises between operational police, other clients, and forensic staff to facilitate the examination of items and to distribute reports.About the role: To provide leadership and clearly define expectations, allocate work, monitor and manage performance including the provision of timely and constructive feedback to facilitate staff development.As the successful applicant, some of your duties will include: Manage and co-ordinate the provision of evidence tracking functions throughout the Department in accordance with evidentiary, legal, and audit requirements.Contribute to the development and implementation of and manage a system of controlled issue of Centre reports under Centre seal, electronically monitoring casework management for all Units within the Centre, to meet proposed legislative requirements.Determine which articles should be received for evidentiary examination, in consultation with appropriate forensic specialists.Process and preserve biological, chemical, drug, and other crime samples as part of evidence storage.Supervise and train staff in the provision of and adherence to strict procedures for the electronic recording of casework management, exhibit tracking, cataloguing, and auditing procedures.Oversee and undertake administrative tasks including management of the Pending casework system, preparation of audit reports, compilation of management statistics, correspondence, etc.Investigate and make recommendations for improving evidence tracking procedures, including casework audit and centralised case file storage.Present supportive evidence of fact in Courts of Law regarding exhibit tracking, as required.Skills & Experience: As the successful applicant, you will have: Demonstrated ability to supervise a team, including undertaking routine staff administration, correctly allocating team priorities and ensuring deadlines are met.Demonstrated correspondence management skills and proven capacity to co-ordinate tasks, determine priorities, monitor workflows and operate effectively as a member in a team environment.Well-developed research, conceptual, and analytical skills with demonstrated planning and organising ability.Proven ability to work flexibly, with limited supervision and/or lead a team and contribute to team or organisation goals.Sound computer skills, particularly in word-processing and other software packages.Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, dealing effectively with a wide range of personnel within a large and diverse organisation focusing on continual improvement.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: Position is located at 31 Forensic Drive, Macleod, Victoria.Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or hold a valid work permit or visa.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).The incumbent will be required to complete the OHS requirements of the organisation, which may include local level training relating to equipment usage and Hazardous Chemicals.Possess a current Victorian Driver Licence and hold, or qualify within three (3) months, a White Class Driver Authority.At any point in time, the Department Head may arrange the FEMG staff to undergo drug and alcohol testing via Victoria Police Drug and Alcohol Testing Unit (DATU).For your application to be considered, your application must include: Resume, andResponses to the Selection Criteria – The Selection Criteria is found in the position description attached to the job advertisement.Submissions without the required responses to the selection criteria attached will not be considered.Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through the following platform: Job Skills Exchange (JSE) and careers.vic.gov.au website.Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE). We welcome applications from people with disabilities 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 .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.Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police.We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disabilities, sexual orientations, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community. #J-18808-Ljbffr