Permanent, flexible full-time opportunity commencing as soon as possible providing scientific expertise, leadership and management in Forensic Biology | Play a key role in Forensic Science Queensland becoming a world-class leader in forensic services | Located at Coopers Plains with free onsite parking.Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Health - Science/Technical
Classification HP6
Workplace Location Brisbane - South
Job ad reference QLD/FSQ565239
Closing date 12-Jun-2024
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Job duration Permanent
Contact person Natasha Mitchell
Contact details Natasha.Mitchell2@health.qld.gov.au
Access theThe roleThis role contributes to the effective leadership of Forensic Biology to ensure provision of comprehensive, cost effective, compliant and quality forensic services that support the Queensland justice system. The role provides authoritative advice and expertise and implements strategic and operational planning, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting systems. This is a key role that will empower staff, foster workforce capability and support a positive culture that promotes excellence and quality.You will be:
- Leading 3 - 4 direct reports and operationally managing a large team in delivery of forensic services within the Unit
- Contributing to strategic planning and management
- Applying Forensic Biology expertise to solve large-scale and complex scientific service or work-flow problems
- Ensuring the Unit meets all relevant legislative, administrative, and professional standards to exceed NATA/ISO accreditation/certification requirements
- Collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure the team is strategically integrated with FSQ to achieve service delivery goals
- Building a supportive, collaborative, cooperative and accountable work culture
- Ensuring resources are managed effectively in accordance with approved business and strategic plans.
- A Bachelor degree or higher in medical science, forensic science, applied science or a relevant field from a recognised tertiary institution
- Demonstrated experience in leadership and management of employees in a forensic scientific environment
- Proven expertise conducting and self-managing forensic casework including those of a more complex nature
- Proven ability to monitor client and stakeholder satisfaction to ensure positive outcomes
- Proven experience in forensic scientific and laboratory practice and experience in implementing and reviewing policies and procedures
- Proven ability implementing contemporary and innovative scientific processes, procedures and concepts and encouraging their application
- Substantial knowledge of contemporary forensic sciences professional standards including NATA's forensic accreditation requirements
- Personal resilience and coping strategies to sustain working in confronting and challenging circumstances
- A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
- Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements
- Diverse work culture
- Career training and development