AddressAbout the opportunity
The Forensic Biology/DNA Unit at FASS is looking for a Senior Scientific Officer IC Section to join our dynamic team of scientific professionals providing world-class forensic biology and DNA analysis services for the people of NSW.
The Forensic and Analytical Science Service (FASS) provides independent, objective analysis to law enforcement bodies including the police, local coroners and public prosecutors in areas such as forensic medicine, forensic biology and DNA, forensic toxicology, drug toxicology, illicit drugs, and more. It also provides analytical testing for NSW Health and local government bodies and supports public health needs.
What we can offer you
- Accrued Days Off addition to annual leave
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
Apply advanced scientific knowledge and experience to the provision of expert certificates with varying levels of complexity, ensuring the accurate, quality, timely and customer-focused provision of tests and reports in a NATA accredited Unit.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- A Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science or Applied Science with a major relevant to the Forensic Biology/DNA Unit, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the Forensic Biology/DNA Unit from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Demonstrated experience or extensive knowledge in methods, instrumentation and emerging technologies relevant to the field of Forensic Biology, gained in an accredited laboratory or relevant environment.
- Demonstrated extensive experience in the interpretation and reporting of complex forensic DNA results in an accredited forensic laboratory
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of expert certificates or able to meet required competencies to provide expert certificates, or demonstrated progress towards the required competencies to provide expert certificates for court
- Demonstrated ability to monitor and prioritise workload effectively to ensure unit objectives and performance targets are met within specified timeframes while maintaining high quality standards.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to provide evidence in courts, give lectures/presentations to appropriate parties and build strong stakeholder relationships.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge understanding of current legislation, policies and requirements that impact the unit and accreditation standards.
- Demonstrated capacity to adopt and model the NSWHP RITE values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.
All staff employed by NSW FASS will be required to supply a reference buccal sample so that their DNA profile can be compared to other generated profiles to exclude the possibility of contamination.
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For role related queries or questions contact Fiona Rose on **********@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious DiseasesAll NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
New to NSW Health Pathology? The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Working RightsThis position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
Talent PoolIf the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionNSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
