About the role:
A subsection of the Victoria Police Cybercrime Squad, the Digital Forensic team specialise in forensic examination of computers, phones and other data storage devices. Digital evidence is a key component of almost every investigation into serious criminal offending and the digital forensics team play a vital role in extracting, interpreting and presenting this evidence.
The Cybercrime Squad Digital Forensic team comprises of FO4 senior digital forensic officers and FO3 digital forensic officers. The majority of the Cybercrime Squad FO4's and all FO3's are based at the Cybercrime Squad digital forensic lab at the Victoria Police Centre, Spencer Street Docklands and the remaining FO4's are based in eight smaller digital forensic labs across the State.
The team provide digital forensic support to frontline police and specialist investigators across Victoria. FO3 digital forensic officers assist with routine computer and phone examinations and FO4 officers undertake complex examination and analysis of digital evidence artifacts, as well as providing expert evidence in court where required.
Your duties will include:
1. Perform the role of digital forensic subject matter specialist and technical lead of the Cybercrime Squad digital forensic team.
2. Ensure that current digital forensic best practices are applied to the work performed by the Cybercrime Squad digital forensic team.
3. Lead the development of technical and professional standards specific to the unit.
4. Ensure that the reports and statements prepared by the Cybercrime Squad digital forensic officers are suitable for briefs of evidence and prosecutions.
What we offer:
5. Impactful work - It can be technically and mentally challenging but the work is interesting and rewarding
6. A purpose built digital forensic space - Our lab is one of the best in Australia and is well equipped with the latest digital forensic tools and technologies
7. Ongoing professional development - Industry standard training and certification in the latest digital forensic practices and processes
As the successful applicant, you will have:
8. A high level of knowledge and experience in computing technology and digital forensics/digital evidence.
9. Proven ability to lead a team of technical specialists in their respective specialisation.
10. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
11. Relevant tertiary studies or relevant industry certifications are required.
12. Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills as well as strong written and oral communication skills
13. Experience in providing clear and accurate advice to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Requirements and relevant information:
14. Working location - Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands – please note that the digital forensic officer role involves analysis of physical evidence items using specialised equipment on site and supervision cannot be undertaken from home.
15. You will travel from time to time to the eight smaller digital forensic labs across the State to support and supervise the FO4 digital forensic officers based there.
16. The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head - to achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
17. The successful applicant will be required to possess a current Victorian Driver's Licence and hold or qualify for an appropriate Victoria Police driving authority within three (3) months.
18. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
19. Applicants successful through the interview stage may be required to undergo PAl Psychometric testing and a subsequent interview with the police psychologist.
20. The successful applicant may be required to attend warrant execution sites or work at different locations to assist in policing operations.
21. The successful applicant's usual place of work will be within the Cybercrime Division, Crime Command, however they may be required to work at any other division within Crime Command as required.
22. The successful applicant may be required to work rostered hours, shift work and some public holidays and weekends.
23. The successful applicant may also be required to be on stand-by recall outside of the ordinary hours of duty.
Your application must include:
24. Resume
25. Completed application form – the word document (Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement
Applications close midnight, Wednesday 6 September 2023.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, the Victorian Government careers website ( or Seek.
Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE).
For further information on this role please contact: Detective Inspector Boris Buick on (03) 8533 7946 or via email
If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format, or would like to discuss any access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email or on (03) 8533 1440.
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, disability, sexual orientation, 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.
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